Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

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.

Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack Front View
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack by Kelty against the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face.


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.