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

The main difference between the The North Face Generator Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Generator Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.

The North Face Generator Backpack
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Generator Backpack Youth Mini Explorer Backpack
Category Outdoor School
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 10L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875
Weight (lb) 2 0.25
Fabric 210D Cordura nylon 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish
Color Tnf Red/Asphalt Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue
Rating 4.3 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top zipped flap access
External Pockets Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle Top grab nylon handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back panel Padded
Youtube Video Youtube Video Link https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ

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


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

The The North Face Generator Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5. It's made of 210D Cordura nylon and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt 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.