The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Side Pockets (Two stretch side pockets) while the Altvia Pack 36L Backpack does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Patagonia
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Altvia Pack 36L Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L 36L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 23.5 x 12 x 10.5
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 2.18
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 100% recycled nylon
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy Noble Grey
Price Under $300 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Flap with buckle
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket 2 zip hip belt pockets
Internal Compartments 1 zip pocket, 1 slip-in pocket
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ Padded
Rain Cover Rain cover included; pack volume is 36 liters
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 Altvia Pack 36L Backpack by Patagonia.


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Patagonia's Altvia Pack 36L 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 Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L Backpack's capacity is 36L with a size of 23.5 x 12 x 10.5 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon it weighs 2.18 pounds and is available in Noble Grey.