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.
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. |
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.
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