The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Hip belt) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Columbia | The North Face |
Name | Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack | Banchee 50 Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Backpacking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 55L | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | |
Dimensions (in) | 14 x 8.5 x 23 | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | ||
Fabric | 100% Nylon | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | 2 Colors and patterns | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | |
Warranty | Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.5 | ||
Price | Under $200 | Under $300 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Techlite adjustable shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with rescue whistle | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Hip belt | ||
Zippers | YKK water resistant zipper | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Rolltop access | Flap with buckle | |
External Pockets | 6 external pockets and 2 side pocket | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Two stretch side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Gear loops | Lash points | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Backdraft tensioned back panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ |
Rain Cover | Integrated pack rain fly | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes | Hydration sleeve |
Other Features | Other Features | The patent-pending Dyno Lite System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack. The Dyno Lite System™ features self-equalizing, on-the-fly, adjustable load lifters. |
Columbia 's Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.
The Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14 x 8.5 x 23. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 2 Colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L with a size of S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Aviator Navy.
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