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

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Youth Mini Explorer Backpack
Category Commuter School
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 40L 10L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875
Weight (lb) 2 0.25
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6 4.6
Price Under $200 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers U-pull zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top zipped flap access
External Pockets Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front Top grab nylon handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Youtube Video Youtube Video Link https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School backpack with Daypack features.

The The North Face Router Backpack has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.5 x 9 x 21. It's made of 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish and is available in Meld Grey/Tnf Black in comparison the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 inches. Constructed from 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish it weighs 0.25 pounds and is available in Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue.