The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Lash points) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Chimera 24L Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Backpacking
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L 24L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 23 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 1lb 5oz
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish
Color Tnf Black/Aviator Navy Banff Blue/Aviator Navy
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 3.7
Price Under $300 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets
Internal Compartments Main and secondary compartments
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™ Lightweight
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ FlashDry back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve Built-in hydration sleeve
Other Features Other Features The patent-pending Dyno Lite System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack. The Dyno Lite System™ features self-equalizing, on-the-fly, adjustable load lifters.

You're currently comparing the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face against the Chimera 24L Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features.

The The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack has a capacity of S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L (liters), weighs S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6. It's made of 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish and is available in Tnf Black/Aviator Navy 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.