The main difference between the Kelty Asher 55 Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Asher 55 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Padded hip belt) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Kelty | The North Face |
Name | Asher 55 Backpack | Banchee 50 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 55L | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | |
Dimensions (in) | 28 x 18 x 12 | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.7 | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | |
Fabric | 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | 3 colors and patterns | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | |
Warranty | Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $150 | Under $300 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps with load lifter adjustment webbing | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belt | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Top loading access | Flap with buckle | |
External Pockets | 1 front and bottom zipped pocket, 2 side pockets, and mesh hip belt 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 | Trekking pole loops | Lash points | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | AMP-Flow ventilated back panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | FIT-Pro quick + easy torso adjustment system | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | 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. |
Kelty 's Asher 55 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.
The Kelty Asher 55 Backpack has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 28 x 18 x 12. It's made of 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester 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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