The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

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.

The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
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.

You're currently comparing the Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


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.