The main difference between the Targus 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop sleeve) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Targus | The North Face |
Name | 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack | Youth Mini Explorer Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | School | |
Sub Category | Work | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 21L | 10L | |
Dimensions (in) | 11.75 x 6.00 x 17.75 | 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.08 | 0.25 | |
Fabric | Made from the recycled plastic of 20 water bottles | 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish | |
Color | Black | Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue | |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.6 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Ventilated shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Hook-&-loop sternum straps | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-Repellent | ||
Zippers | Hard looped zipper pulls | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top zipped flap access | |
External Pockets | 3 external pockets | Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Integrated yoke handle 21 L capacity | Top grab nylon handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 16" laptop | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded |
Youtube Video | Youtube Video Link | https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ |
Targus 's 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while The North Face's Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School backpack with Daypack features.
The Targus 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack has a capacity of 21L (liters), weighs 1.08 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.75 x 6.00 x 17.75. It's made of Made from the recycled plastic of 20 water bottles and is available in Black in comparison the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 inches. Constructed from 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish it weighs 0.25 pounds and is available in Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue.