The North Face Basin 24 Backpack vs The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack

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.

The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
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
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You're currently comparing the Basin 24 Backpack by The North Face against the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face.


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.