The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

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.

The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
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.

You're currently comparing the Rapidus 30 Backpack by The North Face against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


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.