The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack vs The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has Youtube Video Link (https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Mini Explorer Backpack Chimera 24L Backpack
Category School Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Backpacking
Capacity (L) 10L 24L
Dimensions (in) 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 23 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 0.25 1lb 5oz
Fabric 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish
Color Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue Banff Blue/Aviator Navy
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 4.6 3.7
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Hook-&-loop sternum straps Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent Water-resistant
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 Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets
Internal Compartments Main and secondary compartments
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded FlashDry back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Built-in hydration sleeve
Youtube Video Youtube Video Link https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ

You're currently comparing the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face against the Chimera 24L 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 Chimera 24L 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 Chimera 24L Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 23 x 13 x 4 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish it weighs 1lb 5oz pounds and is available in Banff Blue/Aviator Navy.