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

The main difference between the The North Face Groundwork Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Groundwork Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Elastic cord) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.

The North Face Groundwork Backpack Front View
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Groundwork Backpack Youth Mini Explorer Backpack
Category Laptop School
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 10L
Dimensions (in) 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875
Weight (lb) 0.25
Fabric 600D Polyester 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish
Color 2 colors and patterns Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 5.0 4.6
Price Under $200 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zipped flap access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pockets Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab nylon handle
Loops and Attachments Elastic cord
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back panel Padded
Youtube Video Youtube Video Link https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ

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


The North Face's Groundwork Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School backpack with Daypack features.

The The North Face Groundwork Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 2 colors and patterns 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.