The North Face Crestone Backpack vs The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Crestone Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Crestone Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop sleeve, simplified organization in front pocket, tablet sleeve and key fob) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.

The North Face Crestone Backpack - Front View
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Crestone Backpack Youth Mini Explorer Backpack
Category Daypack School
Sub Category Outdoor Daypack
Capacity (L) 27.5L 10L
Dimensions (in) 18.13 x 11 x 8.25 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875
Weight (lb) 1 0.25
Fabric 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish
Color Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top zipped flap access
External Pockets 2 side slip in pockets, 1 front zip pocket, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, simplified organization in front pocket, tablet sleeve and key fob
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles Top grab nylon handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded and protective 15" laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded
Youtube Video Youtube Video Link https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ

You're currently comparing the Crestone Backpack by The North Face against the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Crestone Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School backpack with Daypack features.

The The North Face Crestone Backpack has a capacity of 27.5L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.13 x 11 x 8.25. It's made of and is available in Mild Grey Heather/TNF 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.