The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Lightweight (Lightweight IronLite™) while the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face Gregory Mountain
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Travel
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L 62L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 28 x 13 x 13
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 4.7
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 100% Nylon
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy 3 colors and patterns
Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 6, 2012
Rating 4.8
Price Under $300 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap 3D air shoulder harness
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap 3D air hipbelt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Comfort grip custom molded loop zipper pullers
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle U-zip main opening or full body front access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket 9 external pockets including weather shield hip belt pocket
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points Sunglass quick stow system
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable sleeping bag straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Base / Bottom Dual layer bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
Rain Cover Custom fitted rain cover included
Internal / External Frame Internal wishbone aluminum frame
Ergonomic Matrix ventilated back panel with layered, multi-density foam
Adjustable Length Torso Response A3 suspension with auto angle adjust
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid 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 Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack by Gregory Mountain.


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Gregory Mountain's Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel 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 Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack's capacity is 62L with a size of 28 x 13 x 13 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 4.7 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.