The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Lash points) while the Hydra 26L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Hydra 26L Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | 26L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | 24 x 15 x 5 | |
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 | 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. | |
Color | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | Goblin Blue/Beta Blue | |
Warranty | Lifetime | ||
Rating | 1 | ||
Price | Under $300 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | J shape - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Adjustable chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable waist strap | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail 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 | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | Lightweight | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ | FlashDry back panel |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration sleeve | Integrated 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 Hydra 26L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Hydra 26L Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 24 x 15 x 5 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Goblin Blue/Beta Blue.
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