The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Side Pockets (Two stretch side pockets) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Route Rocket 16 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Sports | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | 1lb 3oz | |
Fabric | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | Body 420D recycled nylon with carbonate PU finish and non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / side panels 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with non-PFC DWR finish | |
Color | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | Black | |
Price | Under $300 | Under $100 | |
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 string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | Secure-zip top pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Half-zip pocket | ||
Side Pockets | Two stretch side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points | Lash points on both sides | |
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 | |
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 Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking 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 Route Rocket 16 Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 inches. Constructed from Body 420D recycled nylon with carbonate PU finish and non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / side panels 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with non-PFC DWR finish it weighs 1lb 3oz pounds and is available in Black.