The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Shoulder Straps (Straight - adjustable padded strap) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Griffin 75 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | |
Fabric | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish | |
Color | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | |
Rating | 4.4 | ||
Price | Under $300 | Under $700 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Wraparound J-zip | |
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle | Flap with buckle top access | |
External Pockets | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | |
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 | Reflective webbing | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | Lightweight IronLite™ | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ | FlashDry™ back panel |
Hip Belt Pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
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 patent-pending Dyno Carry System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack |
The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Griffin 75 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 Griffin 75 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L with a size of S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish it weighs S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.
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