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

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

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack
Category Backpacking Womens
Sub Category Hiking Laptop
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L 22L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 18.5 x 5.7 x 16.5
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 1.0
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 210D Recycled Nylon Ripstop
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy 7 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.6
Price Under $300 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Top zipped access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket 1 zipped front pocket
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points Side elastic cords
Convertible Yes
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 13"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve
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 Borealis Laptop Tote 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 Laptop Tote Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop 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 Laptop Tote Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 18.5 x 5.7 x 16.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Recycled Nylon Ripstop it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 7 colors and patterns.