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

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.

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