The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs The North Face Groundwork Backpack

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

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Groundwork Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Groundwork Backpack
Category Backpacking Laptop
Sub Category Hiking Everyday
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 600D Polyester
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy 2 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 5.0
Price Under $300 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
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 front zipped pocket 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 Elastic cord
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ Padded mesh back panel
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.

You're currently comparing the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face against the Groundwork Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Groundwork Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 Groundwork Backpack's capacity is with a size of 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.