Targus 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack vs The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack

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.

Targus 15-16_ Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack - Front View
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack by Targus against the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face.


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.