The main difference between the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack and the The North Face Berkeley Backpack is that the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Hook-&-loop sternum straps) while the Berkeley Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Youth Mini Explorer Backpack | Berkeley Backpack | |
Category | School | Daypack | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Commuter | |
Capacity (L) | 10L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.25 | 1.45 | |
Fabric | 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish | 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. | |
Color | Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue | Tnf Black/Mineral Gold | |
Rating | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
Price | Under $50 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Hook-&-loop sternum straps | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-Repellent | Water-repellent | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | Nylon zipper with string and metal 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 | 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab nylon handle | Top grab nylon handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 16" laptop | |
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 Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack 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 Berkeley Backpack's capacity is with a size of 6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. it weighs 1.45 pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold.