The North Face Base Camp Small Duffel vs The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Base Camp Small Duffel and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Base Camp Small Duffel has Convertible (Yes) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.

The North Face Base Camp Duffel - S Front View
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Base Camp Small Duffel Youth Mini Explorer Backpack
Category Travel School
Sub Category Outdoor Daypack
Capacity (L) 50L 10L
Dimensions (in) 13 x 21 x 13 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875
Weight (lb) 2.0 0.25
Fabric 1000D Phthalate-Free, Recycled PVC 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish
Color 3 colors and patterns Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 13, 2018
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $225 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Detachable, adjustable, alpine-cut shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Non-PFC durable water-repellent Water-Repellent
Zippers D-zip opening with a weather resistant flap Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Main compartment has a secure-zip mesh pocket and an end-cap mesh sleeve pocket for more organization Normal top zipped flap access
External Pockets Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Two padded side handles Top grab nylon handle
Convertible Yes
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
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You're currently comparing the Base Camp Small Duffel by The North Face against the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Base Camp Small Duffel is a Travel backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School backpack with Daypack features.

The The North Face Base Camp Small Duffel has a capacity of 50L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 x 21 x 13. It's made of 1000D Phthalate-Free, Recycled PVC and is available in 3 colors and patterns 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.