The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack vs The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Chimera 24L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist belt) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.

The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Chimera 24L Backpack Youth Mini Explorer Backpack
Category Hiking School
Sub Category Backpacking Daypack
Capacity (L) 24L 10L
Dimensions (in) 23 x 13 x 4 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875
Weight (lb) 1lb 5oz 0.25
Fabric 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish
Color Banff Blue/Aviator Navy Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 3.7 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top zipped flap access
External Pockets Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets
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 nylon handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel Padded
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Built-in hydration sleeve
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You're currently comparing the Chimera 24L Backpack by The North Face against the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School backpack with Daypack 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 Youth Mini Explorer Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 inches. Constructed from 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish it weighs 0.25 pounds and is available in Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue.