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

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.

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
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

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