The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Backpacking Sports
Sub Category Hiking Running
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 19.25 x 13 x 7
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 Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 12, 2012
Rating 4.8
Price Under $300 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Normal zipped access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing 360-degree reflective accents
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 Recon Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running 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 Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.