The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack vs The North Face Womens Recon Backpack

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

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Mini Explorer Backpack Womens Recon Backpack
Category School Womens
Sub Category Daypack Laptop
Capacity (L) 10L 30L
Dimensions (in) 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) 0.25 2
Fabric 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish Polyester and Nylon
Color Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Women-specific contoured 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
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 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 Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity
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You're currently comparing the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Recon 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 Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens 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 Womens Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Polyester and Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .