The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Lash points) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Chimera 24L Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | 24L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | 23 x 13 x 4 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | 1lb 5oz | |
Fabric | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish | |
Color | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | Banff Blue/Aviator Navy | |
Warranty | Lifetime | ||
Rating | 3.7 | ||
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 | Adjustable sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable waist belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-resistant | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Main and secondary compartments | ||
Side Pockets | Two stretch side pockets | 2 slip-in side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | Lightweight | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ | FlashDry back panel |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration sleeve | Built-in 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 The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Chimera 24L Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 23 x 13 x 4 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish it weighs 1lb 5oz pounds and is available in Banff Blue/Aviator Navy.
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