Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack vs Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack

The main difference between the Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack and the Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack is that the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material) while the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack does not.

Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack Front View
Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Mountaintop Kelty
Name 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Backpacking Hiking
Capacity (L) 70L 90L
Dimensions (in) 29.9 x 13 x 10.2 31 x 23 x 16
Weight (lb) 2.0 5.8
Fabric Nylon
Color 10+ colors and patterns Black
Warranty Mountaintop Warranty Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 31, 2018 May 10, 2013
Rating 4.5 4.9
Price Under $100 Under $225
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped padded shoulder straps Ventilating shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belt with pockets HDPE-reinforced waistbelt
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 Bottom zipped compartment and multiple side zipped pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Belt stabilizers, daisy chain and lash points
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable padded back panel Ventilated back panel
Rain Cover Rain cover included
Internal / External Frame Dual aluminum internal frame Aluminum external frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso 8 level height adjuster 16-22" adjustable torso length
Top / Floating Lid Yes Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack by Mountaintop against the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack by Kelty .


Mountaintop 's 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while Kelty 's Tioga 5500 Classic 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 Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack's capacity is 90L with a size of 31 x 23 x 16 inches. Constructed from it weighs 5.8 pounds and is available in Black.