The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs The North Face Ruthsac Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Ruthsac Backpack does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Ruthsac Backpack
Category Backpacking Commuter
Sub Category Hiking Daypack
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L 31.5L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 12 x 5.9 x 18.7
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway.
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy Brandy Brown/Root Brown
Rating 4.1
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
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 Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ Padded back panel
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.

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


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack 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 Ruthsac Backpack's capacity is 31.5L with a size of 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. it weighs pounds and is available in Brandy Brown/Root Brown.