The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Reflective Safety Strips (Reflective webbing) while the Rapidus 30 Backpack does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Rapidus 30 Backpack
Category Backpacking Ski
Sub Category Hiking Sports
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L 30L
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
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 10% nylon
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy Bluebird / Turbulence Grey
Warranty Lifetime
Release Date June 18, 2019
Price Under $300 Under $150
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 U pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket 1 side crampon, 1 side skin, 1 insulated water bottle
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets 1 side slip-in pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points Ice-axe carry with covered tip for secure and protected carry
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™ Lightweight
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ FlashDry back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Baby Features Insulated Pockets Insulated water bottle holder
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 Rapidus 30 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Rapidus 30 Backpack is a Ski backpack with Sports 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 Rapidus 30 Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of inches. Constructed from 10% nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Bluebird / Turbulence Grey.