The North Face Basin 24 Backpack vs Kelty Trekker 65 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack and the Kelty Trekker 65 Backpack is that the Basin 24 Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Trekker 65 Backpack does not.

The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
Kelty Trekker 65 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Kelty
Name Basin 24 Backpack Trekker 65 Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Outdoor Outdoor
Capacity (L) 65L
Dimensions (in) 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 29 x 22.5 x 13
Weight (lb) 1.7 5.5
Fabric Recycled nylon ripstop 600D Polyester
Color Banff Blue - Aviator Navy Garnet Red
Warranty Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 15, 2016
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt Dual density foam hip belt with stabilizer straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers 2 way string zipper holder
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top loading access
External Pockets External stash pockets, water bottle pockets Large front pocket and 2 zipped side pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Web haul handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Two-point trekking-pole attachment Ice axe loop, daisy chain, lash tabs
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 1 laptop sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Rain Cover Concealed rain cover
Load Lifters Load lifter straps
Internal / External Frame External frame
Trekking Pole Holders Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve Yes

You're currently comparing the Basin 24 Backpack by The North Face against the Trekker 65 Backpack by Kelty .


The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features while Kelty 's Trekker 65 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features.

The The North Face Basin 24 Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11 x 6.7 x 19.7. It's made of Recycled nylon ripstop and is available in Banff Blue - Aviator Navy in comparison the Kelty Trekker 65 Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 29 x 22.5 x 13 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 5.5 pounds and is available in Garnet Red.