The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Chimera 24L Backpack has Shoulder Straps (Straight - adjustable padded strap) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.

The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Chimera 24L Backpack Griffin 75 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Backpacking Hiking
Capacity (L) 24L S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L
Dimensions (in) 23 x 13 x 4 S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4
Weight (lb) 1lb 5oz S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz
Fabric 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish
Color Banff Blue/Aviator Navy Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 3.7 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $700
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Wraparound J-zip
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Flap with buckle top access
External Pockets Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
Internal Compartments Main and secondary compartments
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing
Lightweight Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel FlashDry™ back panel
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Built-in hydration sleeve
Other Features Other Features The patent-pending Dyno Carry System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack

You're currently comparing the Chimera 24L Backpack by The North Face against the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Griffin 75 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L with a size of S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish it weighs S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.