The main difference between the The North Face Groundwork Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Groundwork Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15") while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Groundwork Backpack | Banchee 50 Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54 | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 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 | 2 colors and patterns | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 5.0 | ||
Price | Under $200 | Under $300 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Flap with buckle | |
External Pockets | 1 front zipped 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 | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Elastic cord | Lash points | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded mesh back 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 Groundwork Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.
The The North Face Groundwork Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 2 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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