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.
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 | |
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 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.