Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 Backpack vs Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 and the Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack is that the Farpoint Trek 55 has Internal Compartments (Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket) while the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack does not.

Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 55 Frontview
Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Kelty
Name Farpoint Trek 55 Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 55L 90L
Dimensions (in) 25 x 13 x 12 31 x 23 x 16
Weight (lb) 3.9 5.8
Fabric 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop
Color 2 colors and patterns Black
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 18, 2010 May 10, 2013
Rating 4.8 4.9
Price Under $200 Under $225
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Ventilating shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belts HDPE-reinforced waistbelt
Main Compartment Access Large panel zip access Top loading access
External Pockets Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket, detachable daypack Bottom zipped compartment and multiple side zipped pockets
Internal Compartments Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top and side handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops Belt stabilizers, daisy chain and lash points
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Lockable laptop and tablet compartment
Travel Features Compression Straps Internal and 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 Ventilated back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5mm lightWire peripheral frame Aluminum external frame
Adjustable Length Torso 16-22" adjustable torso length
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Farpoint Trek 55 by Osprey against the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack by Kelty .


Osprey 's Farpoint Trek 55 is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Kelty 's Tioga 5500 Classic 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 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.