Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

The main difference between the Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (3D air hipbelt ) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.

Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Gregory Mountain The North Face
Name Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack Banchee 50 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 62L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) 28 x 13 x 13 S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6
Weight (lb) 4.7 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 3 colors and patterns Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 6, 2012
Rating 4.8
Price Under $300 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps 3D air shoulder harness Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Chest strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap 3D air hipbelt
Zippers Comfort grip custom molded loop zipper pullers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access U-zip main opening or full body front access Flap with buckle
External Pockets 9 external pockets including weather shield hip belt pocket 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Sunglass quick stow system Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable sleeping bag straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Base / Bottom Dual layer bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
Rain Cover Custom fitted rain cover included
Internal / External Frame Internal wishbone aluminum frame
Ergonomic Matrix ventilated back panel with layered, multi-density foam
Adjustable Length Torso Response A3 suspension with auto angle adjust
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid 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 Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack by Gregory Mountain against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


Gregory Mountain's Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack has a capacity of 62L (liters), weighs 4.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 28 x 13 x 13. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 3 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.