The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Handles (Top grab handle) while the Scout 3400 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | TETON Sports |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Scout 3400 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | 55L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | 30 x 17 x 12 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | 4.4 | |
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 | November 5, 2008 | ||
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 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 access | |
External Pockets | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | front mesh pocket, 1 bottom zipped pocket and 4 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Large capacity with multi-pockets and compartments | ||
Side Pockets | Two stretch side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Lash points | Front elastic cord, D-rings, and gear loops | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Rear Loading Straps | Bottom loading straps | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ | Padded lumbar and back panel |
Rain Cover | Rainfly included | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal Frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Multi-position torso adjustments | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds 3L water bladder | |
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 TETON Sports's Scout 3400 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 Scout 3400 Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 30 x 17 x 12 inches. Constructed from Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell it weighs 4.4 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns .
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