The main difference between the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack and the The North Face Crestone Backpack is that the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-Repellent) while the Crestone Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Youth Mini Explorer Backpack | Crestone Backpack | |
Category | School | Daypack | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Outdoor | |
Capacity (L) | 10L | 27.5L | |
Dimensions (in) | 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 | 18.13 x 11 x 8.25 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.25 | 1 | |
Fabric | 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish | ||
Color | Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue | Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black | |
Rating | 4.6 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $50 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | J shape - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Hook-&-loop sternum straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
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 | 2 side slip in pockets, 1 front zip pocket, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve, simplified organization in front pocket, tablet sleeve and key fob | ||
Side Pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | 2 slip-in side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab nylon handle | Two webbing top handles | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded and protective 15" laptop sleeve | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded back panel |
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 Crestone Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Outdoor 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 Crestone Backpack's capacity is 27.5L with a size of 18.13 x 11 x 8.25 inches. Constructed from it weighs 1 pounds and is available in Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black.