The main difference between the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack and the The North Face Jester Backpack is that the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-Repellent) while the Jester Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Youth Mini Explorer Backpack | Jester Backpack | |
Category | School | Mens | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 10L | 27.5 | |
Dimensions (in) | 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 | 11 x 8.25 x 18.13 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.25 | 1.1 | |
Fabric | 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish | 100% Polyester | |
Color | Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue | 40+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | August 1, 2011 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $50 | Under $75 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Yoke built and flexible shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Hook-&-loop sternum straps | Sternum strap | |
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 zipped front 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 | Two webbing top handles | |
Loops and Attachments | Front elastic bungee system | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15" | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel |
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflective accents | ||
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 Jester Backpack is a Mens 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 Jester Backpack's capacity is 27.5 with a size of 11 x 8.25 x 18.13 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 1.1 pounds and is available in 40+ colors and patterns .