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

The main difference between the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack and the The North Face Berkeley Backpack is that the Chimera 24L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap) while the Berkeley Backpack does not.

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

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


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

The The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack has a capacity of 24L (liters), weighs 1lb 5oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 23 x 13 x 4. It's made of 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish and is available in Banff Blue/Aviator Navy in comparison the The North Face Berkeley Backpack's capacity is with a size of 6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. it weighs 1.45 pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold.