The North Face Proprius 50 Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

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

The North Face Proprius 50 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Proprius 50 Backpack Banchee 50 Backpack
Category Ski Backpacking
Sub Category Backpacking Hiking
Capacity (L) 50L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6
Weight (lb) 2.84 S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz
Fabric 70D nylon 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 4.5
Price Under $200 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - 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 metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Flap with buckle
External Pockets Insulated water bottle Ice-axe carry with covered tip Detachable top lid 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Ski carry Lash points
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 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 Proprius 50 Backpack by The North Face against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Proprius 50 Backpack is a Ski backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The The North Face Proprius 50 Backpack has a capacity of 50L (liters), weighs 2.84 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are . It's made of 70D nylon and is available in 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.