The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack vs The North Face Women's Surge Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack and the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack is that the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) while the Women's Surge Backpack does not.

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Mini Explorer Backpack Women's Surge Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Capacity (L) 10L 31L
Dimensions (in) 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 12 x 7 x 20
Weight (lb) 0.25 2.7
Fabric 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish 600D Polyester
Color Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue 15+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Articulated 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 1 zipped front pocket 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
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Rounded back panel
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You're currently comparing the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Surge 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 Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop 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 Women's Surge Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 12 x 7 x 20 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 15+ colors and patterns.