The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs Kelty Asher 55 Backpack

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.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Kelty Asher 55 Backpack Front View
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.

You're currently comparing the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face against the Asher 55 Backpack by Kelty .


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.