Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack vs Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack and the Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is that the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Belt stabilizers, daisy chain and lash points) while the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack does not.

Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack Front View
Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Kelty Mountaintop
Name Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Backpacking
Capacity (L) 90L 70L
Dimensions (in) 31 x 23 x 16 29.9 x 13 x 10.2
Weight (lb) 5.8 2.0
Fabric Nylon
Color Black 10+ colors and patterns
Warranty Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty Mountaintop Warranty
Release Date May 10, 2013 May 31, 2018
Rating 4.9 4.5
Price Under $225 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Ventilating shoulder straps S-shaped padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap HDPE-reinforced waistbelt Padded hip belt with pockets
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers YKK zippers
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Top loading access
External Pockets Bottom zipped compartment and multiple side zipped pockets 1 zipped front pocket, bottom compartment, and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Belt stabilizers, daisy chain and lash points
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ventilated back panel Breathable padded back panel
Rain Cover Rain cover included
Internal / External Frame Aluminum external frame Dual aluminum internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso 16-22" adjustable torso length 8 level height adjuster
Top / Floating Lid Yes Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack by Kelty against the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack by Mountaintop .


Kelty 's Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Mountaintop 's 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack's capacity is 70L with a size of 29.9 x 13 x 10.2 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 10+ colors and patterns.