The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack vs The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack

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

The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Chimera 24L Backpack Kids' Sprout Backpack
Category Hiking Childrens
Sub Category Backpacking School
Capacity (L) 24L 10L
Dimensions (in) 23 x 13 x 4 11.5 x 8.5 x 5
Weight (lb) 1lb 5oz 0.57
Fabric 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish 600D polyester, 1200D polyester
Color Banff Blue/Aviator Navy Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green
Warranty Lifetime Lifetime warranty
Rating 3.7 4
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with plastic 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 External zippered pocket for smaller trinkets and treasures, Mesh water bottle pockets, Reflective bike-light loop
Internal Compartments Main and secondary compartments Main compartment
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Built-in hydration sleeve

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


The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Kids' Sprout Backpack is a Childrens backpack with School 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 Kids' Sprout Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 11.5 x 8.5 x 5 inches. Constructed from 600D polyester, 1200D polyester it weighs 0.57 pounds and is available in Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green.