The main difference between the The North Face BTTFB Backpack and the Kelty Asher 55 Backpack is that the BTTFB Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) while the Asher 55 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Kelty |
Name | BTTFB Backpack | Asher 55 Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Backpacking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 20L | 55L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19 x 13 x 4 | 28 x 18 x 12 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.75 | 2.7 | |
Fabric | 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating | 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester | |
Color | Macrofleck Print Green | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $150 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - Adjustable and injection-molded-foam shoulder straps | Padded shoulder straps with load lifter adjustment webbing |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belt | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Top loading access | |
External Pockets | Top pocket | 1 front and bottom zipped pocket, 2 side pockets, and mesh hip belt pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve, | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Trekking pole loops | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | AMP-Flow ventilated back panel |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | FIT-Pro quick + easy torso adjustment system | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes |
The North Face's BTTFB Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while Kelty 's Asher 55 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.
The The North Face BTTFB Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs 1.75 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19 x 13 x 4. It's made of 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating and is available in Macrofleck Print Green 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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