The main difference between the The North Face BTTFB Backpack and the Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 is that the BTTFB Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) while the Farpoint Trek 55 does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Osprey |
Name | BTTFB Backpack | Farpoint Trek 55 | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Backpacking | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 20L | 55L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19 x 13 x 4 | 25 x 13 x 12 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.75 | 3.9 | |
Fabric | 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating | 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop | |
Color | Macrofleck Print Green | 2 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | August 18, 2010 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | ||
Price | Under $150 | Under $200 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - Adjustable and injection-molded-foam shoulder straps | Padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belts | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Large panel zip access | |
External Pockets | Top pocket | Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket, detachable daypack | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve, | Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Padded top and side handles | |
Loops and Attachments | Gear loops | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | 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 | Padded | Smooth mesh covered atilon foam back panel |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5mm lightWire peripheral frame | ||
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper |
The North Face's BTTFB Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while Osprey 's Farpoint Trek 55 is a Hiking backpack with Travel 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 Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 's capacity is 55L with a size of 25 x 13 x 12 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop it weighs 3.9 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.
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