The North Face Griffin Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

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.

The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
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.

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


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.