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.
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. |
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.
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