The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs The North Face Women's Surge Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Women's Surge Backpack does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Women's Surge Backpack
Category Backpacking Laptop
Sub Category Hiking Everyday
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L 31L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 12 x 7 x 20
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 2.7
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 600D Polyester
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy 15+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7
Price Under $300 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Articulated 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 1 zipped front pocket 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
Loops and Attachments Lash points Webbing daisy chain
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ Rounded 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 Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop 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 Women's Surge Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 12 x 7 x 20 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 15+ colors and patterns.