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.
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 | |
Youtube Video | Youtube Video Link | https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ |
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.