The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack vs The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack

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.

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face against the Route Rocket 16 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 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.