The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Molded hipbelt features two full pockets) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin 75 Backpack Youth Mini Explorer Backpack
Category Backpacking School
Sub Category Hiking Daypack
Capacity (L) S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L 10L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875
Weight (lb) S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz 0.25
Fabric Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue
Rating 4.4 4.6
Price Under $700 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Wraparound J-zip Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle top access Normal top zipped flap access
External Pockets Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab nylon handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry™ back panel Padded
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Youtube Video Youtube Video Link https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ
Other Features Other Features The patent-pending Dyno Carry System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack

You're currently comparing the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face against the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Griffin 75 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 Griffin 75 Backpack has a capacity of S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L (liters), weighs S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4. It's made of Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish and is available in Asphalt Grey/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.