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