The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

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.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack Front View
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.

You're currently comparing the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face against the Router Backpack by The North Face .


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.