The main difference between the The North Face Griffin Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Griffin Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Pivoting hip belt) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Griffin Backpack | Banchee 50 Backpack | |
Category | Outdoor | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 65L | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | |
Dimensions (in) | 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | |
Fabric | Nylon | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | |
Rating | 3.8 | ||
Price | Under $225 | Under $300 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded adjustable shoulder strap | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Pivoting hip belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Wraparound J-zipper access | Flap with buckle | |
External Pockets | 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | |
Side Pockets | 2 stretch side pockets | Two stretch side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Detachable daypack | Lash points | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded adjustable back panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ |
Load Lifters | Adjustable load lifters | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | 2 hip belt pockets | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Detachable flip-forward top lid | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | Reflective webbing | |
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration sleeve | 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 Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.
The The North Face Griffin Backpack has a capacity of 65L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 15.4 x 11 x 26.4. It's made of Nylon and is available in Asphalt Grey/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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