The main difference between the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Explore Haulaback Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop compartment) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Explore Haulaback Backpack | Banchee 50 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 43.5L | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | |
Dimensions (in) | 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.34 | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | |
Fabric | 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | Peak Purple/Tnf Black | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | |
Warranty | Lifetime | ||
Rating | 5 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $300 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access | Flap with buckle | |
External Pockets | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | ||
Internal Compartments | Laptop compartment | ||
Side Pockets | Two stretch side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Four padded webbing handles | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Dedicated zip bottom | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded flat back panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | ||
Gym / Sports Features | Laundry Pocket | Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate | |
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 Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.
The The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack has a capacity of 43.5L (liters), weighs 3.34 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 1.5 x 11 x 23.5. It's made of 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish and is available in Peak Purple/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.
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