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.
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. |
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.
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