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.
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. |
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.
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