The main difference between the The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Rapidus 30 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Rapidus 30 Backpack | Banchee 50 Backpack | |
Category | Ski | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Sports | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 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) | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | ||
Fabric | 10% nylon | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | Bluebird / Turbulence Grey | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | |
Warranty | Lifetime | ||
Release Date | June 18, 2019 | ||
Price | Under $150 | 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 U pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Flap with buckle | |
External Pockets | 1 side crampon, 1 side skin, 1 insulated water bottle | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | |
Side Pockets | 1 side slip-in pocket | Two stretch side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Ice-axe carry with covered tip for secure and protected carry | 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 | ||
Baby Features | Insulated Pockets | Insulated water bottle holder | |
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 Rapidus 30 Backpack is a Ski backpack with Sports features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.
The The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are . It's made of 10% nylon and is available in Bluebird / Turbulence Grey 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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