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

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

The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Mini Explorer Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category School School
Sub Category Daypack Childrens
Capacity (L) 10L 17L
Dimensions (in) 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 16 x 11.25 x 6
Weight (lb) 0.25 0.98
Fabric 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish 600D Polyester
Color Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY
Rating 4.6 4.4
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Hook-&-loop sternum straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with plastic 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 Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket
Internal Compartments Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel
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You're currently comparing the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face against the Youth Recon Squash 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 Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a School backpack with Childrens 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 Youth Recon Squash Backpack's capacity is 17L with a size of 16 x 11.25 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 0.98 pounds and is available in C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY.