The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs The North Face Griffin Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Griffin Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Griffin Backpack does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Griffin Backpack
Category Backpacking Outdoor
Sub Category Hiking Travel
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L 65L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 15.4 x 11 x 26.4
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 2
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Nylon
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Rating 3.8
Price Under $300 Under $225
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Padded adjustable shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Pivoting hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Wraparound J-zipper access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets 2 stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points Detachable daypack
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ Padded adjustable back panel
Load Lifters Adjustable load lifters
Hip Belt Pockets 2 hip belt pockets
Top / Floating Lid Detachable flip-forward top lid
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve 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 Griffin Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor 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 Griffin Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.