The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack vs The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack and the The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack is that the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Hook-&-loop sternum straps) while the Kids' Sprout Backpack does not.

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Mini Explorer Backpack Kids' Sprout Backpack
Category School Childrens
Sub Category Daypack School
Capacity (L) 10L 10L
Dimensions (in) 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 11.5 x 8.5 x 5
Weight (lb) 0.25 0.57
Fabric 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish 600D polyester, 1200D polyester
Color Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green
Warranty Lifetime warranty
Rating 4.6 4
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Sternum / Chest Straps Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with plastic 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 External zippered pocket for smaller trinkets and treasures, Mesh water bottle pockets, Reflective bike-light loop
Internal Compartments Main compartment
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Top grab handle
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel
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You're currently comparing the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face against the Kids' Sprout 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 Kids' Sprout Backpack is a Childrens backpack with School 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 Kids' Sprout Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 11.5 x 8.5 x 5 inches. Constructed from 600D polyester, 1200D polyester it weighs 0.57 pounds and is available in Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green.