TETON Sports Fox 5200 Backpack vs The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Fox 5200 Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Fox 5200 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Bungee storage, gear ties, webbing loops and D-rings) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Fox 5200 Backpack Front View
The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports The North Face
Name Fox 5200 Backpack Chimera 24L Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Backpacking
Capacity (L) 85L 24L
Dimensions (in) 34 x 16 x 1 23 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 5.5 1lb 5oz
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish
Color 2 colors and patterns Banff Blue/Aviator Navy
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Release Date May 1, 2006
Rating 4.6 3.7
Price Under $125 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Chest strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Weather-guard zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped top pocket, zipped side pockets and sleeping bag compartment Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets
Internal Compartments Main and secondary compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Bungee storage, gear ties, webbing loops and D-rings
Lightweight Lightweight
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels FlashDry back panel
Rain Cover Rainfly included
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position adjustable torso adjustments
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes Built-in hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Fox 5200 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Chimera 24L Backpack by The North Face.


TETON Sports 's Fox 5200 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features.

The TETON Sports Fox 5200 Backpack has a capacity of 85L (liters), weighs 5.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 34 x 16 x 1 . It's made of Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell and is available in 2 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.