The main difference between the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Patagonia | The North Face |
Name | Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack | Banchee 50 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 55L | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | |
Dimensions (in) | 26 x 12.5 x 7.5 | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 2lbs 13.2oz | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | |
Fabric | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | ||
Color | Joya Blue | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | |
Price | Under $250 | 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 string pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Dual spindrift access | Flap with buckle | |
External Pockets | 1 top/flap zip pocket, | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Stash Pocket | ||
Side Pockets | Two stretch side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Adjustable ice-axe carry, Removable compression straps, Three-point, over-the-top rope-carrying system | Lash points | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ |
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. |
Patagonia's Ascensionist Pack 55L 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 Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 2lbs 13.2oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 26 x 12.5 x 7.5. It's made of and is available in Joya Blue 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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