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.
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 |
Youtube Video | Youtube Video Link | https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ |
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.