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.
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. |
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.
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