The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the TETON Sports Fox 5200 Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Lightweight (Lightweight IronLite™) while the Fox 5200 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | TETON Sports |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Fox 5200 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | 85L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | 34 x 16 x 1 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | 5.5 | |
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 | 2 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2006 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | ||
Price | Under $300 | Under $125 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Contoured, padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Chest 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 loading access | |
External Pockets | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | 1 zipped top pocket, zipped side pockets and sleeping bag compartment | |
Side Pockets | Two stretch side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points | Bungee storage, gear ties, webbing loops and D-rings | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ | Open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels |
Rain Cover | Rainfly included | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Multi-position adjustable torso adjustments | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds 3L water 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. |
The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while TETON Sports 's Fox 5200 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 TETON Sports Fox 5200 Backpack's capacity is 85L with a size of 34 x 16 x 1 inches. Constructed from Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell it weighs 5.5 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.
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