The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-Repellent) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Mini Explorer Backpack Recon Backpack
Category School Sports
Sub Category Daypack Running
Capacity (L) 10L 30L
Dimensions (in) 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) 0.25 2
Fabric 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 12, 2012
Rating 4.6 4.8
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Hook-&-loop sternum straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
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 2 zipped front pockets 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 Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
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
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You're currently comparing the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face against the Recon 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 Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running 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 Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.