The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Lash points) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Youth Mini Explorer Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | School | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | 10L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | 0.25 | |
Fabric | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish | |
Color | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue | |
Rating | 4.6 | ||
Price | Under $300 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Hook-&-loop sternum straps | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-Repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle | Normal top zipped flap access | |
External Pockets | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Two stretch side pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab nylon handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ | Padded |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration sleeve | |
Youtube Video | Youtube Video Link | https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ | |
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 Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School backpack with Daypack 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 Youth Mini Explorer Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 inches. Constructed from 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish it weighs 0.25 pounds and is available in Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue.