Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

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.

Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
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.

You're currently comparing the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack by Columbia against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


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.