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.
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 |
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.