The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Lash points) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Youth Mini Explorer Backpack
Category Backpacking School
Sub Category Hiking Daypack
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L 10L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 0.25
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue
Rating 4.6
Price Under $300 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Normal top zipped flap access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab nylon handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ Padded
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve
Youtube Video Youtube Video Link https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ
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 Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face against the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School backpack with Daypack features.

The The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack has a capacity of S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L (liters), weighs S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6. It's made of 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish and is available in Tnf Black/Aviator Navy 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.