The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs Mountaintop 40L Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the Mountaintop 40L Hiking Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Lash points) while the 40L Hiking Backpack does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Mountaintop 40L Hiking Backpack FRont View
Specs Brand The North Face Mountaintop
Name Banchee 50 Backpack 40L Hiking Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Outdoor
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L 40L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 20.1 x 13.8 x 6.3
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 2.1
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Polyester
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty Mountaintop Warranty
Release Date August 1, 2016
Rating 4.6
Price Under $300 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap S-curve sponge padded shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Elastic chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls YKK zippers
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Normal zipped access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket Zipped top, middle and bottom pockets plus two side pockets
Internal Compartments Spacious main compartment with pockets
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle or umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop pocket fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant 40.2 linear inches carry on size compliant
Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ Breathable padded back panel
Rain Cover Rain cover included
Ventilated Back Air diversion back system
Trekking Pole Holders Hiking pole attachment
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Bottom compartment for shoes
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 40L Hiking Backpack by Mountaintop .


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Mountaintop 's 40L Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor 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 Mountaintop 40L Hiking Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 20.1 x 13.8 x 6.3 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 2.1 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.