The main difference between the Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 and the Kelty Asher 55 Backpack is that the Farpoint Trek 55 has Internal Compartments (Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket) while the Asher 55 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Kelty |
Name | Farpoint Trek 55 | Asher 55 Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 55L | 55L | |
Dimensions (in) | 25 x 13 x 12 | 28 x 18 x 12 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 2.7 | |
Fabric | 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop | 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester | |
Color | 2 colors and patterns | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | August 18, 2010 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $200 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Padded shoulder straps with load lifter adjustment webbing |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | Adjustable sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belts | Padded hip belt | |
Main Compartment Access | Large panel zip access | Top loading access | |
External Pockets | Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket, detachable daypack | 1 front and bottom zipped pocket, 2 side pockets, and mesh hip belt pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top and side handles | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Gear loops | Trekking pole loops | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Lockable laptop and tablet compartment | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Internal and external compression straps | External compression straps |
Stowable Straps | Stowaway backpanel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap | ||
Rear Loading Straps | Yes | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Smooth mesh covered atilon foam back panel | AMP-Flow ventilated back panel |
Load Lifters | Yes | Yes | |
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5mm lightWire peripheral frame | Internal frame | |
Adjustable Length Torso | FIT-Pro quick + easy torso adjustment system | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper |
Osprey 's Farpoint Trek 55 is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Kelty 's Asher 55 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.
The Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 3.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 25 x 13 x 12. It's made of 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop and is available in 2 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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