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

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack and the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack is that the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Hook-&-loop sternum straps) while the Ruthsac Backpack does not.

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Mini Explorer Backpack Ruthsac Backpack
Category School Commuter
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 10L 31.5L
Dimensions (in) 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 12 x 5.9 x 18.7
Weight (lb) 0.25
Fabric 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway.
Color Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue Brandy Brown/Root Brown
Rating 4.6 4.1
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Hook-&-loop sternum straps
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 Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded back panel
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You're currently comparing the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face against the Ruthsac 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 Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack 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 Ruthsac Backpack's capacity is 31.5L with a size of 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. it weighs pounds and is available in Brandy Brown/Root Brown.