Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Farpoint Trek 55 has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Padded hip belts) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.

Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 55 Frontview
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey The North Face
Name Farpoint Trek 55 Banchee 50 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 55L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) 25 x 13 x 12 S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6
Weight (lb) 3.9 S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz
Fabric 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 2 colors and patterns Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 18, 2010
Rating 4.8
Price Under $200 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belts
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Large panel zip access Flap with buckle
External Pockets Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket, detachable daypack 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket
Internal Compartments Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top and side handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Lockable laptop and tablet compartment
Travel Features Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowaway backpanel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Smooth mesh covered atilon foam back panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5mm lightWire peripheral frame
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper
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 Farpoint Trek 55 by Osprey against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


Osprey 's Farpoint Trek 55 is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 3.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 25 x 13 x 12. It's made of 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop and is available in 2 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.