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 School School
Sub Category Laptop Daypack
Capacity (L) 40L 10L
Dimensions (in) 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875
Weight (lb) 3.3 0.25
Fabric 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish
Color 4 colors and patterns Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $175 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Custom injection-molded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zipped flap access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle and front haul handle Top grab nylon handle
Loops and Attachments 360 degree reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel The FlexVentâ„¢ suspension system Padded
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details
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 School backpack with Laptop 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 3.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21.25 x 14 x 10.5. It's made of 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop and is available in 4 colors and patterns 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.