The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack vs The North Face 70 Guide Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack and the The North Face 70 Guide Backpack is that the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Hook-&-loop sternum straps) while the 70 Guide Backpack does not.

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face 70 Guide Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Mini Explorer Backpack 70 Guide Backpack
Category School Drawstring
Sub Category Daypack Commuter
Capacity (L) 10L
Dimensions (in) 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 21 x 13 x 6
Weight (lb) 0.25 1.74
Fabric 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish Leather
Color Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue Carafe Green
Rating 4.6 5
Price Under $50 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zipped flap access Fold-over opening
External Pockets Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Top grab handle
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
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You're currently comparing the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face against the 70 Guide Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's 70 Guide Backpack is a Drawstring backpack with Commuter features.

The The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has a capacity of 10L (liters), weighs 0.25 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875. It's made of 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish and is available in Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue in comparison the The North Face 70 Guide Backpack's capacity is with a size of 21 x 13 x 6 inches. Constructed from Leather it weighs 1.74 pounds and is available in Carafe Green.