The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the Kelty Asher 55 Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Asher 55 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Kelty |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Asher 55 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
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 | 28 x 18 x 12 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | 2.7 | |
Fabric | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester | |
Color | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $300 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Padded shoulder straps with load lifter adjustment webbing |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Adjustable sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belt | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle | Top loading access | |
External Pockets | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | 1 front and bottom zipped pocket, 2 side pockets, and mesh hip belt 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 | Trekking pole loops | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ | AMP-Flow ventilated back panel |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | FIT-Pro quick + easy torso adjustment system | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration sleeve | |
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 Kelty 's Asher 55 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 Kelty Asher 55 Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 28 x 18 x 12 inches. Constructed from 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.
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