The main difference between the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack and the The North Face Alamere 24 Backpack is that the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-Repellent) while the Alamere 24 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Youth Mini Explorer Backpack | Alamere 24 Backpack | |
Category | School | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Backpacking | |
Capacity (L) | 10L | 18L | |
Dimensions (in) | 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 | ||
Weight (lb) | 0.25 | 1lb 7oz | |
Fabric | 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish | Nylon | |
Color | Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue | Vintage White/Horizon Red | |
Rating | 4.6 | ||
Price | Under $50 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Padded adjustable shoulder straps with multiple clasps to keep it in place. |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Hook-&-loop sternum straps | Adjustable chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable waist strap | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-Repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top zipped flap access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets | Front zipper pockets for other essentials, | |
Side Pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | 2 side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab nylon handle | Top grab handle | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded |
Youtube Video | Youtube Video Link | https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ |
The North Face's Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Alamere 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Alamere 24 Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 1lb 7oz pounds and is available in Vintage White/Horizon Red.