The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Women's Aurora Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Women's Aurora Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Women's | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | 22L | |
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 7.5 x 18 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | 1.7 | |
Fabric | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 300D Heathered Polyester | |
Color | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | 5 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $300 | Under $75 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Women-specific shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Hideaway sternum strap | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellent finish | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle | Top zipped access | |
External Pockets | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | Top zipped pocket, front and side stretch pockets | |
Internal Compartments | 2 interior pen pockets | ||
Side Pockets | Two stretch side pockets | Side pocket can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Fleece-lined laptop compartment | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ | Women-specific back panel |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
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 Women's Aurora Backpack is a Women's 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 Aurora Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 12.5 x 7.5 x 18 inches. Constructed from 300D Heathered Polyester it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.
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