The main difference between the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack and the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack is that the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-Repellent) while the Explore Haulaback Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Youth Mini Explorer Backpack | Explore Haulaback Backpack | |
Category | School | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 10L | 43.5L | |
Dimensions (in) | 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 | 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.25 | 3.34 | |
Fabric | 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish | 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish | |
Color | Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue | Peak Purple/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | Lifetime | ||
Rating | 4.6 | 5 | |
Price | Under $50 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Hook-&-loop sternum straps | Adjustable chest strap | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-Repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top zipped flap access | Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access | |
External Pockets | Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets | ||
Internal Compartments | Laptop compartment | ||
Side Pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab nylon handle | Four padded webbing handles | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Dedicated zip bottom | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded flat back panel |
Gym / Sports Features | Laundry Pocket | Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate | |
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 Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Explore Haulaback Backpack's capacity is 43.5L with a size of 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 inches. Constructed from 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish it weighs 3.34 pounds and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black.