TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack vs Kelty Asher 55 Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack and the Kelty Asher 55 Backpack is that the Scout 3400 Backpack has Zippers (Weather-guard zippers) while the Asher 55 Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack
Kelty Asher 55 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports Kelty
Name Scout 3400 Backpack Asher 55 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 55L 55L
Dimensions (in) 30 x 17 x 12 28 x 18 x 12
Weight (lb) 4.4 2.7
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester
Color 4 colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 5, 2008
Rating 4.7 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps with load lifter adjustment webbing
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps Padded hip belt
Zippers Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Top access Top loading access
External Pockets front mesh pocket, 1 bottom zipped pocket and 4 side pockets 1 front and bottom zipped pocket, 2 side pockets, and mesh hip belt pocket
Internal Compartments Large capacity with multi-pockets and compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic cord, D-rings, and gear loops Trekking pole loops
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom loading straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded lumbar and back panel AMP-Flow ventilated back panel
Rain Cover Rainfly included
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal Frame Internal frame
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments FIT-Pro quick + easy torso adjustment system
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder

You're currently comparing the Scout 3400 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Asher 55 Backpack by Kelty .


TETON Sports's Scout 3400 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Kelty 's Asher 55 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 4.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 30 x 17 x 12. It's made of Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell and is available in 4 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.