Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

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.

Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
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.

You're currently comparing the Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack by Patagonia against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


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.