The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs The North Face Borealis Backpack

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

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Borealis Backpack
Category Backpacking Laptop
Sub Category Hiking School
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L 28L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 2
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2013
Rating 4.8
Price Under $300 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Normal zipped access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing 360-degree reflective accents
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 Borealis Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School 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 Borealis Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .