TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Scout 3400 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports The North Face
Name Scout 3400 Backpack Banchee 50 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 55L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) 30 x 17 x 12 S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6
Weight (lb) 4.4 S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 4 colors and patterns Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 5, 2008
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps
Zippers Weather-guard zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top access Flap with buckle
External Pockets front mesh pocket, 1 bottom zipped pocket and 4 side pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket
Internal Compartments Large capacity with multi-pockets and compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic cord, D-rings, and gear loops Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom loading straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded lumbar and back panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
Rain Cover Rainfly included
Internal / External Frame Internal Frame
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder
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 Scout 3400 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


TETON Sports's Scout 3400 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 4.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 30 x 17 x 12. It's made of Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell and is available in 4 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.