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.
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. |
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.
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