Kelty Asher 55 Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

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.

Kelty Asher 55 Backpack Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
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.

You're currently comparing the Asher 55 Backpack by Kelty against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


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.