The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Banchee 50 Backpack
Category Womens Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 27L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6
Weight (lb) 2.3 S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz
Fabric 100% Polyester 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 3 Colors and patterns Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Price Under $125 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment 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 grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity 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 Womens Borealis 27L Backpack by The North Face against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack has a capacity of 27L (liters), weighs 2.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 3 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.