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.
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. |
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.
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