The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs Kelty Asher 55 Backpack

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.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Kelty Asher 55 Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face against the Asher 55 Backpack by Kelty .


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.