Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

The main difference between the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.

Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L Backcountry - When Worn
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Patagonia The North Face
Name Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack Banchee 50 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Backpacking Hiking
Capacity (L) 32L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) 22 x 9.5 x 6 S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6
Weight (lb) 2lbs 7.9 oz S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz
Fabric Durable nylon with ample foam padding 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Black Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Price Under $100 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 U-shaped lid makes top access simple; back panel opens to allow full access Flap with buckle
External Pockets 2 Large exterior stretch pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket
Internal Compartments 1 zip pocket, 1 slip-in pocket
Side Pockets 2 large side pockets Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chain Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel 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 Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack by Patagonia against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


Patagonia's Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack has a capacity of 32L (liters), weighs 2lbs 7.9 oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 22 x 9.5 x 6. It's made of Durable nylon with ample foam padding and is available in Black 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.