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.
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. |
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.
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