The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Womens Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Banchee 50 Backpack | Womens Recon Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Womens | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | 19.25 x 13 x 7 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | 2 | |
Fabric | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | Polyester and Nylon | |
Color | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | 30+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $300 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Women-specific contoured shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
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 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 | Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | 360-degree reflectivity | |
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 Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens 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 Womens Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Polyester and Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .
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