The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Hydra 26L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.

The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Hydra 26L Backpack Banchee 50 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Backpacking Hiking
Capacity (L) 26L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) 24 x 15 x 5 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 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Goblin Blue/Beta Blue Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 1
Price Under $150 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Flap with buckle
External Pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Integrated 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 Hydra 26L Backpack by The North Face against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Hydra 26L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 24 x 15 x 5. It's made of 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. and is available in Goblin Blue/Beta Blue 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.