The North Face Crestone Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Crestone Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Crestone Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop sleeve, simplified organization in front pocket, tablet sleeve and key fob) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.

The North Face Crestone Backpack - Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Crestone Backpack Banchee 50 Backpack
Category Daypack Backpacking
Sub Category Outdoor Hiking
Capacity (L) 27.5L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) 18.13 x 11 x 8.25 S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6
Weight (lb) 1 S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Flap with buckle
External Pockets 2 side slip in pockets, 1 front zip pocket, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, simplified organization in front pocket, tablet sleeve and key fob
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded and protective 15" laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
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 Crestone Backpack by The North Face against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Crestone Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The The North Face Crestone Backpack has a capacity of 27.5L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.13 x 11 x 8.25. It's made of and is available in Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black in comparison the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L with a size of S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Aviator Navy.