The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack vs The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack

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.

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack - Front View
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
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You're currently comparing the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face against the Rapidus 30 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 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.