The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs The North Face 70 Guide Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face 70 Guide Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the 70 Guide Backpack does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
The North Face 70 Guide Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Banchee 50 Backpack 70 Guide Backpack
Category Backpacking Drawstring
Sub Category Hiking Commuter
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 21 x 13 x 6
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 1.74
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Leather
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy Carafe Green
Rating 5
Price Under $300 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Fold-over opening
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features 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.

You're currently comparing the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face against the 70 Guide Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's 70 Guide Backpack is a Drawstring backpack with Commuter 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 The North Face 70 Guide Backpack's capacity is with a size of 21 x 13 x 6 inches. Constructed from Leather it weighs 1.74 pounds and is available in Carafe Green.