The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Farpoint Trek 55 does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 55 Frontview
Specs Brand The North Face Osprey
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Farpoint Trek 55
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Travel
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 25 x 13 x 12
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 3.9
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 18, 2010
Rating 4.8
Price Under $300 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belts
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Large panel zip access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket, detachable daypack
Internal Compartments Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top and side handles
Loops and Attachments Lash points Gear loops
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Lockable laptop and tablet compartment
Travel Features Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowaway backpanel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ Smooth mesh covered atilon foam back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5mm lightWire peripheral frame
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper
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 Farpoint Trek 55 by Osprey .


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Farpoint Trek 55 is a Hiking backpack with Travel 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 Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 's capacity is 55L with a size of 25 x 13 x 12 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop it weighs 3.9 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.