Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack vs Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack and the Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack is that the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Belt stabilizers, daisy chain and lash points) while the Exoti 50 Backpack does not.

Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack Front View
Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Kelty Vargo
Name Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack Exoti 50 Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 90L 50L
Dimensions (in) 31 x 23 x 16 14 x 3 x 25
Weight (lb) 5.8 2.0
Fabric X-Pac Fabric
Color Black Blue/Gray
Warranty Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty Vargo Guarantee
Release Date May 10, 2013 February 6, 2017
Rating 4.9 5.0
Price Under $225 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Ventilating shoulder straps Ventilated, adjustable shoulder harness
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap HDPE-reinforced waistbelt Hip strap with pockets
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Top loading access
External Pockets Bottom zipped compartment and multiple side zipped pockets 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
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ventilated back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Aluminum external frame Ultralight titanium alloy external frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic lumbar support plate
Adjustable Length Torso 16-22" adjustable torso length 16-22 inches torso length
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack by Kelty against the Exoti 50 Backpack by Vargo .


Kelty 's Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Vargo 's Exoti 50 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 Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack's capacity is 50L with a size of 14 x 3 x 25 inches. Constructed from X-Pac Fabric it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in Blue/Gray.