The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack vs The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Explore Haulaback Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop compartment) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.

The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Explore Haulaback Backpack Youth Mini Explorer Backpack
Category Backpacking School
Sub Category Hiking Daypack
Capacity (L) 43.5L 10L
Dimensions (in) 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875
Weight (lb) 3.34 0.25
Fabric 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish
Color Peak Purple/Tnf Black Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 5 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access Normal top zipped flap access
External Pockets Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Four padded webbing handles Top grab nylon handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded flat back panel Padded
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate
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You're currently comparing the Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face against the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School backpack with Daypack 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 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.