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 Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) 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 School
Sub Category Daypack Laptop
Capacity (L) 10L 40L
Dimensions (in) 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 21.25 x 14 x 10.5
Weight (lb) 0.25 3.3
Fabric 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop
Color Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue 4 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap 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 Water repellant finish
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 handle and front haul handle
Loops and Attachments 360 degree reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded The FlexVentâ„¢ suspension system
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details
Youtube Video Youtube Video Link https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ

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 School backpack with Laptop 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 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 inches. Constructed from 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.