Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack vs Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack

The main difference between the Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack and the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack is that the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material) while the Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack does not.

Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack Front View
Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Mountaintop Patagonia
Name 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Backpacking Hiking
Capacity (L) 70L 55L
Dimensions (in) 29.9 x 13 x 10.2 26 x 12.5 x 7.5
Weight (lb) 2.0 2lbs 13.2oz
Fabric Nylon
Color 10+ colors and patterns Joya Blue
Warranty Mountaintop Warranty
Release Date May 31, 2018
Rating 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belt with pockets Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers YKK zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Dual spindrift access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket, bottom compartment, and 2 side pockets 1 top/flap zip pocket,
Internal Compartments Stash Pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Adjustable ice-axe carry, Removable compression straps, Three-point, over-the-top rope-carrying system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable padded back panel Padded
Rain Cover Rain cover included
Internal / External Frame Dual aluminum internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso 8 level height adjuster
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Trekking Pole Holders 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 Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack by Patagonia.


Mountaintop 's 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while Patagonia's Ascensionist Pack 55L 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 Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 26 x 12.5 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2lbs 13.2oz pounds and is available in Joya Blue.