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

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Griffin Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Pivoting hip belt) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin Backpack Youth Mini Explorer Backpack
Category Outdoor School
Sub Category Travel Daypack
Capacity (L) 65L 10L
Dimensions (in) 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875
Weight (lb) 2 0.25
Fabric Nylon 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue
Rating 3.8 4.6
Price Under $225 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Pivoting hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Wraparound J-zipper access Normal top zipped flap access
External Pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets
Side Pockets 2 stretch side pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle
Loops and Attachments Detachable daypack
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded adjustable back panel Padded
Load Lifters Adjustable load lifters
Hip Belt Pockets 2 hip belt pockets
Top / Floating Lid Detachable flip-forward top lid
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve
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You're currently comparing the Griffin Backpack by The North Face against the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face.


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

The The North Face Griffin Backpack has a capacity of 65L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 15.4 x 11 x 26.4. It's made of Nylon 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.