The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Proprius 50 Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Side Pockets (Two stretch side pockets) while the Proprius 50 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Proprius 50 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Ski | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | 50L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | ||
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | 2.84 | |
Fabric | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 70D nylon | |
Color | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | ||
Warranty | Lifetime | ||
Rating | 4.5 | ||
Price | Under $300 | Under $200 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Straight - 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 metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle | Flap with buckle | |
External Pockets | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | Insulated water bottle Ice-axe carry with covered tip Detachable top lid | |
Side Pockets | Two stretch side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points | Ski carry | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
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 | |
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 Proprius 50 Backpack is a Ski 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 Proprius 50 Backpack's capacity is 50L with a size of inches. Constructed from 70D nylon it weighs 2.84 pounds and is available in .