The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Side Pockets (Two stretch side pockets) while the Router Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Router Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Commuter | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | 40L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | 12.5 x 9 x 21 | |
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 | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | Meld Grey/Tnf Black | |
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | ||
Price | Under $300 | Under $200 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | U-pull zippers | |
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization | |
Internal Compartments | Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | Two stretch side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm) | |
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Bottom compression | |
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 Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday 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 Router Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 12.5 x 9 x 21 inches. Constructed from 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Meld Grey/Tnf Black.
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