The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Flyweight Pack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Flyweight Pack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Flyweight Pack | |
Category | Backpacking | Daypack | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | 17L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | 17 x 10.5 x 7.5 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | 0.4 | |
Fabric | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | Nylon With Cordura | |
Color | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | 4 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | July 13, 2019 | ||
Rating | 4.4 | ||
Price | Under $300 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Breathable-mesh shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a 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 back pocket, 1 front and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Two stretch side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Travel Features | Packable / Foldable | Easily packs into its own secure-zip pocket | |
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. |
The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face 's Flyweight Pack is a Daypack backpack with Travel 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 Flyweight Pack's capacity is 17L with a size of 17 x 10.5 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from Nylon With Cordura it weighs 0.4 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.
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