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

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack and the The North Face Groundwork Backpack is that the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-Repellent) while the Groundwork Backpack does not.

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face Groundwork Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Mini Explorer Backpack Groundwork Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Capacity (L) 10L
Dimensions (in) 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54
Weight (lb) 0.25
Fabric 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish 600D Polyester
Color Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue 2 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.6 5.0
Price Under $50 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Hook-&-loop sternum straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zipped flap access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Elastic cord
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
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 Groundwork 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 Groundwork Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 Groundwork Backpack's capacity is with a size of 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.