The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack vs The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack and the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack is that the Kids' Sprout Backpack has External Pockets (External zippered pocket for smaller trinkets and treasures, Mesh water bottle pockets, Reflective bike-light loop) while the Explore Haulaback Backpack does not.

The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack - Front View
The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Kids' Sprout Backpack Explore Haulaback Backpack
Category Childrens Backpacking
Sub Category School Hiking
Capacity (L) 10L 43.5L
Dimensions (in) 11.5 x 8.5 x 5 1.5 x 11 x 23.5
Weight (lb) 0.57 3.34
Fabric 600D polyester, 1200D polyester 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish
Color Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green Peak Purple/Tnf Black
Warranty Lifetime warranty Lifetime
Rating 4 5
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access
External Pockets External zippered pocket for smaller trinkets and treasures, Mesh water bottle pockets, Reflective bike-light loop
Internal Compartments Main compartment Laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Four padded webbing handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel Padded flat back panel
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate

You're currently comparing the Kids' Sprout Backpack by The North Face against the Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Kids' Sprout Backpack is a Childrens backpack with School features while The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack has a capacity of 10L (liters), weighs 0.57 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.5 x 8.5 x 5. It's made of 600D polyester, 1200D polyester and is available in Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green in comparison the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack's capacity is 43.5L with a size of 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 inches. Constructed from 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish it weighs 3.34 pounds and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black.