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

The main difference between the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Ruthsac Backpack has Internal Compartments (Zippered laptop compartment) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Youth Mini Explorer Backpack
Category Commuter School
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 31.5L 10L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875
Weight (lb) 0.25
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue
Rating 4.1 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top zipped flap access
External Pockets Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab nylon handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded
Youtube Video Youtube Video Link https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ

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


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

The The North Face Ruthsac Backpack has a capacity of 31.5L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 5.9 x 18.7. It's made of 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. and is available in Brandy Brown/Root Brown 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.