Kelty Trekker 65 Backpack vs The North Face Basin 24 Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Trekker 65 Backpack and the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack is that the Trekker 65 Backpack has Load Lifters (Load lifter straps) while the Basin 24 Backpack does not.

Kelty Trekker 65 Backpack Front View
The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Kelty The North Face
Name Trekker 65 Backpack Basin 24 Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Outdoor Outdoor
Capacity (L) 65L
Dimensions (in) 29 x 22.5 x 13 11 x 6.7 x 19.7
Weight (lb) 5.5 1.7
Fabric 600D Polyester Recycled nylon ripstop
Color Garnet Red Banff Blue - Aviator Navy
Warranty Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 15, 2016
Rating 4.7
Price Under $250 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Dual density foam hip belt with stabilizer straps Adjustable hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers 2 way string zipper holder
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Large front pocket and 2 zipped side pockets External stash pockets, water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Web haul handle
Loops and Attachments Ice axe loop, daisy chain, lash tabs Two-point trekking-pole attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 1 laptop sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Rain Cover Concealed rain cover
Load Lifters Load lifter straps
Internal / External Frame External frame
Trekking Pole Holders Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Trekker 65 Backpack by Kelty against the Basin 24 Backpack by The North Face.


Kelty 's Trekker 65 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features.

The Kelty Trekker 65 Backpack has a capacity of 65L (liters), weighs 5.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 29 x 22.5 x 13. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in Garnet Red in comparison the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack's capacity is with a size of 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 inches. Constructed from Recycled nylon ripstop it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in Banff Blue - Aviator Navy.