The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has Shoulder Straps (Straight - adjustable padded strap) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Mini Explorer Backpack Griffin 75 Backpack
Category School Backpacking
Sub Category Daypack Hiking
Capacity (L) 10L S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L
Dimensions (in) 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4
Weight (lb) 0.25 S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz
Fabric 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish
Color Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Rating 4.6 4.4
Price Under $50 Under $700
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Hook-&-loop sternum straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Wraparound J-zip
Main Compartment Access Normal top zipped flap access Flap with buckle top access
External Pockets Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded FlashDry™ back panel
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Youtube Video Youtube Video Link https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ
Other Features Other Features The patent-pending Dyno Carry System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack

You're currently comparing the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face against the Griffin 75 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 Griffin 75 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 Griffin 75 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L with a size of S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish it weighs S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.