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

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

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Mini Explorer Backpack Router Backpack
Category School Commuter
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Capacity (L) 10L 40L
Dimensions (in) 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 12.5 x 9 x 21
Weight (lb) 0.25 2
Fabric 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue Meld Grey/Tnf Black
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6 4.6
Price Under $50 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Hook-&-loop sternum straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls U-pull zippers
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 Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization
Internal Compartments Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
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You're currently comparing the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face against the Router 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 Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday 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 Router Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 12.5 x 9 x 21 inches. Constructed from 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Meld Grey/Tnf Black.