The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the Kelty Asher 55 Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Zippers (Wraparound J-zip) while the Asher 55 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Kelty |
Name | Griffin 75 Backpack | Asher 55 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | 55L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | 28 x 18 x 12 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | 2.7 | |
Fabric | Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish | 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester | |
Color | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $700 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps with load lifter adjustment webbing | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Adjustable sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | Padded hip belt | |
Zippers | Wraparound J-zip | ||
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle top access | Top loading access | |
External Pockets | Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | 1 front and bottom zipped pocket, 2 side pockets, and mesh hip belt pocket | |
Side Pockets | 2 slip-in side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Reflective webbing | Trekking pole loops | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | FlashDry™ back panel | AMP-Flow ventilated back panel |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | FIT-Pro quick + easy torso adjustment system | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
Other Features | Other Features | The patent-pending Dyno Carry System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack |
The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Kelty 's Asher 55 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.
The The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack has a capacity of S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L (liters), weighs S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4. It's made of Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black 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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