The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack vs The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack and the The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack is that the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-Repellent) while the Hydra 26L Backpack does not.

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Mini Explorer Backpack Hydra 26L Backpack
Category School Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Backpacking
Capacity (L) 10L 26L
Dimensions (in) 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 24 x 15 x 5
Weight (lb) 0.25 2
Fabric 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish.
Color Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue Goblin Blue/Beta Blue
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 4.6 1
Price Under $50 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Hook-&-loop sternum straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zipped flap access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail 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
Lightweight Lightweight
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded FlashDry back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Integrated hydration sleeve
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You're currently comparing the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face against the Hydra 26L 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 Hydra 26L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Hydra 26L Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 24 x 15 x 5 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Goblin Blue/Beta Blue.