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.
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. |
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.
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