TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Hiker 3700 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Thick padded waist belt) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Backpack Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports The North Face
Name Hiker 3700 Backpack Banchee 50 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Backpacking Hiking
Capacity (L) 60L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) 33 x 15.5 x 12.5 S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6
Weight (lb) 4.0 S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz
Fabric 420D 2MM Squared Double-Line Ripstop / 600D PU 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 3 colors and patterns Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Thick padded waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Flap with buckle
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets, sleeping bag compartment, and 2 side pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear ties Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded lumbar support Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
Rain Cover Integrated rain cover
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Adjustable Length Torso Sliding tension torso adjustment
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder
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 Hiker 3700 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


TETON Sports 's Hiker 3700 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Backpack has a capacity of 60L (liters), weighs 4.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 33 x 15.5 x 12.5. It's made of 420D 2MM Squared Double-Line Ripstop / 600D PU and is available in 3 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.