The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack vs The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack and the The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack is that the Explore Haulaback Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Kids' Sprout Backpack does not.

The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Explore Haulaback Backpack Kids' Sprout Backpack
Category Backpacking Childrens
Sub Category Hiking School
Capacity (L) 43.5L 10L
Dimensions (in) 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 11.5 x 8.5 x 5
Weight (lb) 3.34 0.57
Fabric 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish 600D polyester, 1200D polyester
Color Peak Purple/Tnf Black Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green
Warranty Lifetime Lifetime warranty
Rating 5 4
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets External zippered pocket for smaller trinkets and treasures, Mesh water bottle pockets, Reflective bike-light loop
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment Main compartment
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Four padded webbing handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded flat back panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate

You're currently comparing the Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face against the Kids' Sprout Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Kids' Sprout Backpack is a Childrens backpack with School features.

The The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack has a capacity of 43.5L (liters), weighs 3.34 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 1.5 x 11 x 23.5. It's made of 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black in comparison the The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 11.5 x 8.5 x 5 inches. Constructed from 600D polyester, 1200D polyester it weighs 0.57 pounds and is available in Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green.