The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Side Pockets (Two stretch side pockets) while the Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Patagonia
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
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 26 x 12.5 x 7.5
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 2lbs 13.2oz
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy Joya Blue
Price Under $300 Under $250
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 string pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Dual spindrift access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket 1 top/flap zip pocket,
Internal Compartments Stash Pocket
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points Adjustable ice-axe carry, Removable compression straps, Three-point, over-the-top rope-carrying system
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ Padded
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
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 Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack by Patagonia.


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Patagonia's Ascensionist Pack 55L 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 Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 26 x 12.5 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2lbs 13.2oz pounds and is available in Joya Blue.