The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Handles (Top grab handle) while the Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Patagonia |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | 32L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | 22 x 9.5 x 6 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | 2lbs 7.9 oz | |
Fabric | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | Durable nylon with ample foam padding | |
Color | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | Black | |
Price | Under $300 | Under $100 | |
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 | U-shaped lid makes top access simple; back panel opens to allow full access | |
External Pockets | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | 2 Large exterior stretch pockets | |
Internal Compartments | 1 zip pocket, 1 slip-in pocket | ||
Side Pockets | Two stretch side pockets | 2 large side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Lash points | Daisy chain | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ | |
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 Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack's capacity is 32L with a size of 22 x 9.5 x 6 inches. Constructed from Durable nylon with ample foam padding it weighs 2lbs 7.9 oz pounds and is available in Black.
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