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.
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. |
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.
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