The North Face Cryptic Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Cryptic Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Cryptic Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant finish) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.

The North Face Cryptic Backpack Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Cryptic Backpack Banchee 50 Backpack
Category Daypack Backpacking
Sub Category Laptop Hiking
Capacity (L) 29L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) 13 x 19 x 6 S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6
Weight (lb) 2.0 S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz
Fabric 600D Polyester 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 8 colors and patterns Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 16, 2021
Rating 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent™ custom molded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Flap with buckle
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable padded mesh back panel and breathable lumbar 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 Cryptic Backpack by The North Face against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


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

The The North Face Cryptic Backpack has a capacity of 29L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 x 19 x 6. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 8 colors and patterns 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.