The main difference between the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack and the The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack is that the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-Repellent) while the Rapidus 30 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Youth Mini Explorer Backpack | Rapidus 30 Backpack | |
Category | School | Ski | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Sports | |
Capacity (L) | 10L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 | ||
Weight (lb) | 0.25 | ||
Fabric | 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish | 10% nylon | |
Color | Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue | Bluebird / Turbulence Grey | |
Warranty | Lifetime | ||
Release Date | June 18, 2019 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | ||
Price | Under $50 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Straight - 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 U 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 | 1 side crampon, 1 side skin, 1 insulated water bottle | |
Side Pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | 1 side slip-in pocket | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab nylon handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Ice-axe carry with covered tip for secure and protected carry | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | FlashDry back panel |
Baby Features | Insulated Pockets | Insulated water bottle holder | |
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 Rapidus 30 Backpack is a Ski backpack with Sports 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 Rapidus 30 Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of inches. Constructed from 10% nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Bluebird / Turbulence Grey.