The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Banchee 50 Backpack
Category Laptop Backpacking
Sub Category Everyday Hiking
Capacity (L) 31L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6
Weight (lb) 2.7 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 15+ colors and patterns Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Flap with buckle
External Pockets 1 zipped front 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 Padded top handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded 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 Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Women's Surge 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 Women's Surge Backpack has a capacity of 31L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 7 x 20. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 15+ 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.