Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack vs Kelty Asher 55 Backpack

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.

Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack Front View
Kelty Asher 55 Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack by Mountaintop against the Asher 55 Backpack by Kelty .


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.