The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack
The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Lightweight (Lightweight IronLite™) while the Explorer 4000 Backpack does not.
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| Specs | Brand | The North Face | TETON Sports |
| Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Explorer 4000 Backpack | |
| Category | Backpacking | Hiking | |
| Sub Category | Hiking | Travel | |
| Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | 65L | |
| Dimensions (in) | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | 32 x 18 x 12 | |
| Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | 5 | |
| Fabric | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell | |
| Color | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | 4 colors and patterns | |
| Warranty | TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty | ||
| Release Date | May 1, 2006 | ||
| Rating | 4.7 | ||
| Price | Under $300 | Under $100 | |
| General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps |
| Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Adjustable sternum strap | |
| Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps | ||
| Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Weather-guard zippers | |
| Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle | Top access | |
| External Pockets | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets | |
| Side Pockets | Two stretch side pockets | Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles | |
| Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
| Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
| Loops and Attachments | Lash points | Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings | |
| Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
| Travel Features | Compression Straps | Multi-directional external compression straps | |
| Rear Loading Straps | Bottom load straps | ||
| Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ | Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels |
| Rain Cover | Rainfly included | ||
| Internal / External Frame | Internal frame | ||
| Ergonomic | Ergonomic design | ||
| Adjustable Length Torso | Multi-position torso adjustments | ||
| Trekking Pole Holders | Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles | ||
| Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | ||
| Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds up to 3L hydration bladder | |
| 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 Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports .
The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel 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 TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 32 x 18 x 12 inches. Constructed from Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell it weighs 5 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns .
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