The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Cryptic Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Cryptic Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Cryptic Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Daypack | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | 29L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | 13 x 19 x 6 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | 2.0 | |
Fabric | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 600D Polyester | |
Color | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | 8 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | April 16, 2021 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | ||
Price | Under $300 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | FlexVent™ custom molded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellant finish | ||
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 handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points | Front elastic bungee system | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop compartment | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ | Comfortable padded mesh back panel and breathable lumbar panel |
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. |
The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face 's Cryptic Backpack is a Daypack 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 Cryptic Backpack's capacity is 29L with a size of 13 x 19 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.
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