The main difference between the Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Padded hip belt with pockets) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Mountaintop | The North Face |
Name | 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack | Banchee 50 Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Backpacking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 70L | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | |
Dimensions (in) | 29.9 x 13 x 10.2 | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.0 | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | |
Fabric | Nylon | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | 10+ colors and patterns | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | |
Warranty | Mountaintop Warranty | ||
Release Date | May 31, 2018 | ||
Rating | 4.5 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $300 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-shaped padded shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belt with pockets | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water resistant material | ||
Zippers | YKK zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Top loading access | Flap with buckle | |
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket, bottom compartment, and 2 side pockets | 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 | Lash points | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Laptop sleeve | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Breathable padded back panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ |
Rain Cover | Rain cover included | ||
Internal / External Frame | Dual aluminum internal frame | ||
Ergonomic | Ergonomic design | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | 8 level height adjuster | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds 3L water bladder | |
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. |
Mountaintop 's 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.
The Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 70L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 29.9 x 13 x 10.2. It's made of Nylon and is available in 10+ 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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