Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack vs The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack

The main difference between the Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Sunglass quick stow system) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.

Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack
The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Gregory Mountain The North Face
Name Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack Chimera 24L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Travel Backpacking
Capacity (L) 62L 24L
Dimensions (in) 28 x 13 x 13 23 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 4.7 1lb 5oz
Fabric 100% Nylon 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish
Color 3 colors and patterns Banff Blue/Aviator Navy
Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Release Date September 6, 2012
Rating 4.8 3.7
Price Under $300 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps 3D air shoulder harness Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Chest strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap 3D air hipbelt Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Comfort grip custom molded loop zipper pullers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access U-zip main opening or full body front access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 9 external pockets including weather shield hip belt pocket Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets
Internal Compartments Main and secondary compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Sunglass quick stow system
Lightweight Lightweight
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable sleeping bag straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Base / Bottom Dual layer bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel
Rain Cover Custom fitted rain cover included
Internal / External Frame Internal wishbone aluminum frame
Ergonomic Matrix ventilated back panel with layered, multi-density foam
Adjustable Length Torso Response A3 suspension with auto angle adjust
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Built-in hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack by Gregory Mountain against the Chimera 24L Backpack by The North Face.


Gregory Mountain's Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features.

The Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack has a capacity of 62L (liters), weighs 4.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 28 x 13 x 13. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 23 x 13 x 4 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish it weighs 1lb 5oz pounds and is available in Banff Blue/Aviator Navy.