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.
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. |
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.
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