The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack vs The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack

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.

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
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
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You're currently comparing the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face against the Explore Haulaback 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 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.