The main difference between the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-Repellent) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Youth Mini Explorer Backpack | Route Rocket 16 Backpack | |
Category | School | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Sports | |
Capacity (L) | 10L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 | 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.25 | 1lb 3oz | |
Fabric | 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish | Body 420D recycled nylon with carbonate PU finish and non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / side panels 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with non-PFC DWR finish | |
Color | Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue | Black | |
Rating | 4.6 | ||
Price | Under $50 | Under $100 | |
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 string 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 | Secure-zip top pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Half-zip pocket | ||
Side Pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab nylon handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points on both sides | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded |
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 Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking 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 Route Rocket 16 Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 inches. Constructed from Body 420D recycled nylon with carbonate PU finish and non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / side panels 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with non-PFC DWR finish it weighs 1lb 3oz pounds and is available in Black.