Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack vs Kelty Origins Collection: Fairbank Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack and the Kelty Origins Collection: Fairbank Backpack is that the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack has Internal / External Frame (Aluminum external frame) while the Origins Collection: Fairbank Backpack does not.

Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack Front View
Kelty Origins Collection: Fairbank Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Kelty Kelty
Name Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack Origins Collection: Fairbank Backpack
Category Backpacking Laptop
Sub Category Hiking Travel
Capacity (L) 90L 29L
Dimensions (in) 31 x 23 x 16 10.5 x 7 x 19.5
Weight (lb) 5.8 2.09
Fabric 500D Polyester
Color Black Burnt Olive
Warranty Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 10, 2013
Rating 4.9
Price Under $225 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Ventilating shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap HDPE-reinforced waistbelt Webbing waist belt
Zippers YKK zippers
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Bottom zipped compartment and multiple side zipped pockets 5 external pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories 2 side zippered pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Belt stabilizers, daisy chain and lash points Vegan leather lash points
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Soft-touch padded; 15" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ventilated back panel Padded
Internal / External Frame Aluminum external frame
Adjustable Length Torso 16-22" adjustable torso length
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Hydration bladder compatible

You're currently comparing the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack by Kelty against the Origins Collection: Fairbank Backpack by Kelty .


Kelty 's Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Kelty 's Origins Collection: Fairbank Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack has a capacity of 90L (liters), weighs 5.8 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 31 x 23 x 16. It's made of and is available in Black in comparison the Kelty Origins Collection: Fairbank Backpack's capacity is 29L with a size of 10.5 x 7 x 19.5 inches. Constructed from 500D Polyester it weighs 2.09 pounds and is available in Burnt Olive.