The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Hiker 3700 Backpack does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face TETON Sports
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Hiker 3700 Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Backpacking
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L 60L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 33 x 15.5 x 12.5
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 4.0
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 420D 2MM Squared Double-Line Ripstop / 600D PU
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy 3 colors and patterns
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $300 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Contoured shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Thick padded waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Top loading access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket 2 zipped front pockets, sleeping bag compartment, and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points Gear ties
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ Padded lumbar support
Rain Cover Integrated rain cover
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Adjustable Length Torso Sliding tension torso adjustment
Top / Floating Lid Yes
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.

You're currently comparing the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face against the Hiker 3700 Backpack by TETON Sports .


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while TETON Sports 's Hiker 3700 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 TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Backpack's capacity is 60L with a size of 33 x 15.5 x 12.5 inches. Constructed from 420D 2MM Squared Double-Line Ripstop / 600D PU it weighs 4.0 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.