The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack vs The North Face Flyweight Pack

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

The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Flyweight Pack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Chimera 24L Backpack Flyweight Pack
Category Hiking Daypack
Sub Category Backpacking Travel
Capacity (L) 24L 17L
Dimensions (in) 23 x 13 x 4 17 x 10.5 x 7.5
Weight (lb) 1lb 5oz 0.4
Fabric 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish Nylon With Cordura
Color Banff Blue/Aviator Navy 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Lifetime The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 13, 2019
Rating 3.7 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Breathable-mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets 1 zipped back pocket, 1 front and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Main and secondary compartments
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Travel Features Packable / Foldable Easily packs into its own secure-zip pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Built-in hydration sleeve

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


The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face 's Flyweight Pack is a Daypack backpack with Travel 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 Flyweight Pack's capacity is 17L with a size of 17 x 10.5 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from Nylon With Cordura it weighs 0.4 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.