The main difference between the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Basin 24 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable hip belt) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Basin 24 Backpack | Youth Mini Explorer Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | School | |
Sub Category | Outdoor | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 10L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 | 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.7 | 0.25 | |
Fabric | Recycled nylon ripstop | 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish | |
Color | Banff Blue - Aviator Navy | Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue | |
Rating | 4.6 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded adjustable shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Hook-&-loop sternum straps | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable hip belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellent | Water-Repellent | |
Zippers | 2 way string zipper holder | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal top zipped flap access | |
External Pockets | External stash pockets, water bottle pockets | Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Large main compartment | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Web haul handle | Top grab nylon handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Two-point trekking-pole attachment | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | 1 laptop sleeve | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel | Padded |
Rain Cover | Concealed rain cover | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration sleeve | |
Youtube Video | Youtube Video Link | https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ |
The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School backpack with Daypack features.
The The North Face Basin 24 Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11 x 6.7 x 19.7. It's made of Recycled nylon ripstop and is available in Banff Blue - 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.