The main difference between the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack and the The North Face Griffin Backpack is that the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) while the Griffin Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Youth Mini Explorer Backpack | Griffin Backpack | |
Category | School | Outdoor | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 10L | 65L | |
Dimensions (in) | 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 | 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.25 | 2 | |
Fabric | 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish | Nylon | |
Color | Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | |
Rating | 4.6 | 3.8 | |
Price | Under $50 | Under $225 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Padded adjustable shoulder strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Hook-&-loop sternum straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Pivoting hip belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-Repellent | Water repellent | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal top zipped flap access | Wraparound J-zipper access | |
External Pockets | Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets | 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket | |
Side Pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | 2 stretch side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab nylon handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Detachable daypack | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded adjustable back panel |
Load Lifters | Adjustable load lifters | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | 2 hip belt pockets | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Detachable flip-forward top lid | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration sleeve | |
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 Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel 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 Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.