The North Face Womens Recon Backpack vs The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack

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

The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Recon Backpack Youth Mini Explorer Backpack
Category Womens School
Sub Category Laptop Daypack
Capacity (L) 30L 10L
Dimensions (in) 19.25 x 13 x 7 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875
Weight (lb) 2 0.25
Fabric Polyester and Nylon 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish
Color 30+ colors and patterns Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured 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-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zipped flap access
External Pockets 2 zipped front 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 Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel Padded
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity
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You're currently comparing the Womens Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School backpack with Daypack features.

The The North Face Womens Recon Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.25 x 13 x 7. It's made of Polyester and Nylon and is available in 30+ 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.