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

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

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face BTTFB Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Mini Explorer Backpack BTTFB Backpack
Category School Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Backpacking
Capacity (L) 10L 20L
Dimensions (in) 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 19 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 0.25 1.75
Fabric 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating
Color Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue Macrofleck Print Green
Rating 4.6
Price Under $50 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - Adjustable and injection-molded-foam shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with 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 Top pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve,
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
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 BTTFB 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 BTTFB 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 BTTFB Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 19 x 13 x 4 inches. Constructed from 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating it weighs 1.75 pounds and is available in Macrofleck Print Green.