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.
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. |
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.
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