Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

The main difference between the Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Exoti 50 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Hip strap with pockets) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.

Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack Side View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Vargo The North Face
Name Exoti 50 Backpack Banchee 50 Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 50L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) 14 x 3 x 25 S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6
Weight (lb) 2.0 S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz
Fabric X-Pac Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Blue/Gray Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Warranty Vargo Guarantee
Release Date February 6, 2017
Rating 5.0
Price Under $300 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Ventilated, adjustable shoulder harness Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Chest strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hip strap with pockets
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Flap with buckle
External Pockets 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 Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Ultralight titanium alloy external frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic lumbar support plate
Adjustable Length Torso 16-22 inches torso length
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes 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 Exoti 50 Backpack by Vargo against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


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

The Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack has a capacity of 50L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14 x 3 x 25. It's made of X-Pac Fabric and is available in Blue/Gray 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.