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.
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. |
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.
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