The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack

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

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Youth Mini Explorer Backpack
Category Laptop School
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 31L 10L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875
Weight (lb) 2.7 0.25
Fabric 600D Polyester 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish
Color 15+ 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 $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated 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 1 zipped front pocket 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 Top grab nylon handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel Padded
Youtube Video Youtube Video Link https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ

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


The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School backpack with Daypack features.

The The North Face Women's Surge Backpack has a capacity of 31L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 7 x 20. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 15+ 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.