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.
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. |
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.
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