The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack

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

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack Side View
Specs Brand The North Face Vargo
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Exoti 50 Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L 50L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 14 x 3 x 25
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 2.0
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish X-Pac Fabric
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy Blue/Gray
Warranty Vargo Guarantee
Release Date February 6, 2017
Rating 5.0
Price Under $300 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Ventilated, adjustable shoulder harness
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hip strap with pockets
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Top loading access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Ultralight titanium alloy external frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic lumbar support plate
Adjustable Length Torso 16-22 inches torso length
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve Yes
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 Exoti 50 Backpack by Vargo .


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Vargo 's Exoti 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack's capacity is 50L with a size of 14 x 3 x 25 inches. Constructed from X-Pac Fabric it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in Blue/Gray.