The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack

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.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack Front View
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.

You're currently comparing the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face against the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack by Kelty .


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.