The North Face Basin 24 Backpack vs The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Basin 24 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Two-point trekking-pole attachment) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.

The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Basin 24 Backpack Chimera 24L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Outdoor Backpacking
Capacity (L) 24L
Dimensions (in) 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 23 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 1.7 1lb 5oz
Fabric Recycled nylon ripstop 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish
Color Banff Blue - Aviator Navy Banff Blue/Aviator Navy
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 3.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent Water-resistant
Zippers 2 way string zipper holder Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets External stash pockets, water bottle pockets Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment Main and secondary compartments
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Web haul handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Two-point trekking-pole attachment
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 1 laptop sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel FlashDry back panel
Rain Cover Concealed rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve Built-in hydration sleeve

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


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

The The North Face Basin 24 Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11 x 6.7 x 19.7. It's made of Recycled nylon ripstop and is available in Banff Blue - 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.