The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Kelty |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | 90L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | 31 x 23 x 16 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | 5.8 | |
Fabric | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | ||
Color | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | Black | |
Warranty | Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | May 10, 2013 | ||
Rating | 4.9 | ||
Price | Under $300 | Under $225 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Ventilating shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | HDPE-reinforced waistbelt | ||
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 | Bottom zipped compartment and multiple side zipped 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 | Belt stabilizers, daisy chain and lash points | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ | Ventilated back panel |
Internal / External Frame | Aluminum external frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | 16-22" adjustable torso length | ||
Top / Floating Lid | 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 Kelty 's Tioga 5500 Classic 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 Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack's capacity is 90L with a size of 31 x 23 x 16 inches. Constructed from it weighs 5.8 pounds and is available in Black.
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