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

The main difference between the The North Face Berkeley Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Berkeley Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Padded; 16" laptop) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.

The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Berkeley Backpack Chimera 24L Backpack
Category Daypack Hiking
Sub Category Commuter Backpacking
Capacity (L) 24L
Dimensions (in) 6 x 6 x 2 23 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 1.45 1lb 5oz
Fabric 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish
Color Tnf Black/Mineral Gold Banff Blue/Aviator Navy
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 4.5 3.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets
Internal Compartments Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve Main and secondary compartments
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded FlashDry back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Built-in hydration sleeve

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


The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features.

The The North Face Berkeley Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.45 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 6 x 6 x 2. It's made of 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold 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.