The main difference between the Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack and the Kelty Asher 55 Backpack is that the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material) while the Asher 55 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Mountaintop | Kelty |
Name | 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack | Asher 55 Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Backpacking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 70L | 55L | |
Dimensions (in) | 29.9 x 13 x 10.2 | 28 x 18 x 12 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.0 | 2.7 | |
Fabric | Nylon | 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester | |
Color | 10+ colors and patterns | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Mountaintop Warranty | Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | May 31, 2018 | ||
Rating | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-shaped padded shoulder straps | Padded shoulder straps with load lifter adjustment webbing |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Adjustable sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belt with pockets | Padded hip belt | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water resistant material | ||
Zippers | YKK zippers | ||
Main Compartment Access | Top loading access | Top loading access | |
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket, bottom compartment, and 2 side pockets | 1 front and bottom zipped pocket, 2 side pockets, and mesh hip belt pocket | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Trekking pole loops | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Laptop sleeve | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | External compression straps |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Breathable padded back panel | AMP-Flow ventilated back panel |
Rain Cover | Rain cover included | ||
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Dual aluminum internal frame | Internal frame | |
Ergonomic | Ergonomic design | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | 8 level height adjuster | FIT-Pro quick + easy torso adjustment system | |
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | Yes | |
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds 3L water bladder | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes |
Mountaintop 's 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while Kelty 's Asher 55 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.
The Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 70L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 29.9 x 13 x 10.2. It's made of Nylon and is available in 10+ colors and patterns in comparison the Kelty Asher 55 Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 28 x 18 x 12 inches. Constructed from 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.
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