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

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

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face Generator Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Mini Explorer Backpack Generator Backpack
Category School Outdoor
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 10L
Dimensions (in) 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 0.25 2
Fabric 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish 210D Cordura nylon
Color Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue Tnf Red/Asphalt
Rating 4.6 4.3
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string and plastic 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 Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded mesh back panel
Youtube Video Youtube Video Link https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ

You're currently comparing the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face against the Generator 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 Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack 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 Generator Backpack 's capacity is with a size of 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Cordura nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt.