Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

The main difference between the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Altvia Pack 36L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.

Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Patagonia The North Face
Name Altvia Pack 36L Backpack Banchee 50 Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 36L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) 23.5 x 12 x 10.5 S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6
Weight (lb) 2.18 S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz
Fabric 100% recycled nylon 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Noble Grey Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Price Under $150 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Flap with buckle
External Pockets 2 zip hip belt pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket
Internal Compartments 1 zip pocket, 1 slip-in pocket
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
Rain Cover Rain cover included; pack volume is 36 liters
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features 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.

You're currently comparing the Altvia Pack 36L Backpack by Patagonia against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


Patagonia's Altvia Pack 36L Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L Backpack has a capacity of 36L (liters), weighs 2.18 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 23.5 x 12 x 10.5. It's made of 100% recycled nylon and is available in Noble Grey 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.