The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the Gregory Mountain Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Lightweight (Lightweight IronLite™) while the Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Gregory Mountain |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | 32L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | 22.83 x 11.42 x 5.91 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | 2.24 | |
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 | The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | September 3, 2019 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | ||
Price | Under $300 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Perforated BioSync flexible shoulder harness |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | 3D comfort cradle hipbelt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ComfortGrip custom molded loop zipper pullers | |
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | 5 external pockets | |
Side Pockets | Two stretch side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points | Multiple external attachment points | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Dual layer bottom panel | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ | 3D Foam Breathable Backpanel |
Adjustable Length Torso | Yes | ||
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 Gregory Mountain's Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack's capacity is 32L with a size of 22.83 x 11.42 x 5.91 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 2.24 pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.
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