The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Lash points) while the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Mountaintop
Name Banchee 50 Backpack 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Backpacking
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L 70L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 29.9 x 13 x 10.2
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 2.0
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Nylon
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy 10+ colors and patterns
Warranty Mountaintop Warranty
Release Date May 31, 2018
Rating 4.5
Price Under $300 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap S-shaped padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belt with pockets
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls YKK zippers
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Top loading access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket 1 zipped front pocket, bottom compartment, and 2 side pockets
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
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve
Travel Features 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
Internal / External Frame Dual aluminum internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso 8 level height adjuster
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder
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 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack by Mountaintop .


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Mountaintop 's 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack's capacity is 70L with a size of 29.9 x 13 x 10.2 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 10+ colors and patterns.