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 Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Router Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Router Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | School | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Laptop | |
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 | 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | 3.3 | |
Fabric | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop | |
Color | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | 4 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $300 | Under $175 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | 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 | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellant finish | ||
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 handle and front haul handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points | 360 degree reflective bike-light loop | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17" | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ | The FlexVent™ suspension system |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | Reflective details | |
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 School backpack with Laptop 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 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 inches. Constructed from 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.
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