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

The main difference between the The North Face Cryptic Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Cryptic Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Front elastic bungee system) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.

The North Face Cryptic Backpack Front View
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Cryptic Backpack Youth Mini Explorer Backpack
Category Daypack School
Sub Category Laptop Daypack
Capacity (L) 29L 10L
Dimensions (in) 13 x 19 x 6 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875
Weight (lb) 2.0 0.25
Fabric 600D Polyester 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish
Color 8 colors and patterns Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 16, 2021
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVentâ„¢ custom molded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zipped flap access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Top grab nylon handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable padded mesh back panel and breathable lumbar panel Padded
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You're currently comparing the Cryptic Backpack by The North Face against the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face.


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

The The North Face Cryptic Backpack has a capacity of 29L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 x 19 x 6. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 8 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.