The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has External Pockets (8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket) while the Explore Haulaback Backpack does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Explore Haulaback Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L 43.5L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 1.5 x 11 x 23.5
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 3.34
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy Peak Purple/Tnf Black
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 5
Price Under $300 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Four padded webbing handles
Loops and Attachments Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ Padded flat back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate
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 Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Explore Haulaback Backpack's capacity is 43.5L with a size of 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 inches. Constructed from 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish it weighs 3.34 pounds and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black.