The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Lightweight (Lightweight IronLite™) while the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Columbia
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Backpacking
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L 55L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 14 x 8.5 x 23
Weight (lb) 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 100% Nylon
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5
Price Under $300 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Techlite adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hip belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls YKK water resistant zipper
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Rolltop access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket 6 external pockets and 2 side pocket
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points Gear loops
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ Backdraft tensioned back panel
Rain Cover Integrated pack rain fly
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve Yes
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 Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face against the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack by Columbia .


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Columbia 's Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features.

The The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack has a capacity of S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L (liters), weighs S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6. It's made of 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish and is available in Tnf Black/Aviator Navy in comparison the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 14 x 8.5 x 23 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.