The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs Gregory Mountain Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack

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.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
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.

You're currently comparing the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face against the Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack by Gregory Mountain.


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.