The main difference between the Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack has Shoulder Straps (Ventilating shoulder straps) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Kelty | The North Face |
Name | Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack | Griffin 75 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 90L | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | |
Dimensions (in) | 31 x 23 x 16 | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | |
Weight (lb) | 5.8 | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | |
Fabric | Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish | ||
Color | Black | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | May 10, 2013 | ||
Rating | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
Price | Under $225 | Under $700 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Ventilating shoulder straps | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | HDPE-reinforced waistbelt | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | |
Zippers | Wraparound J-zip | ||
Main Compartment Access | Top loading access | Flap with buckle top access | |
External Pockets | Bottom zipped compartment and multiple side zipped pockets | Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | 2 slip-in side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Belt stabilizers, daisy chain and lash points | Reflective webbing | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Ventilated back panel | FlashDry™ back panel |
Internal / External Frame | Aluminum external frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | 16-22" adjustable torso length | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes | |
Other Features | Other Features | The patent-pending Dyno Carry System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack |
Kelty 's Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L with a size of S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish it weighs S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.
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