The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack vs The North Face Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack

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

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Mini Explorer Backpack Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack
Category School Womens
Sub Category Daypack Laptop
Capacity (L) 10L 22L
Dimensions (in) 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 18.5 x 5.7 x 16.5
Weight (lb) 0.25 1.0
Fabric 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish 210D Recycled Nylon Ripstop
Color Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue 7 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.6 4.6
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Adjustable shoulder straps
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 Top zipped access
External Pockets Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle
Loops and Attachments Side elastic cords
Convertible Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 13"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel 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 Borealis Laptop Tote 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 Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop 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 Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 18.5 x 5.7 x 16.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Recycled Nylon Ripstop it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 7 colors and patterns.