The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs The North Face Berkeley Backpack

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

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Berkeley Backpack
Category Backpacking Daypack
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 6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 1.45
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish.
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy Tnf Black/Mineral Gold
Rating 4.5
Price Under $300 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab nylon handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ Padded
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 Berkeley Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack 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 Berkeley Backpack's capacity is with a size of 6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. it weighs 1.45 pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold.