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.
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. |
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.
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