The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack vs The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack

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

The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Chimera 24L Backpack Women's Aurora Backpack
Category Hiking Women's
Sub Category Backpacking Everyday
Capacity (L) 24L 22L
Dimensions (in) 23 x 13 x 4 12.5 x 7.5 x 18
Weight (lb) 1lb 5oz 1.7
Fabric 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish 300D Heathered Polyester
Color Banff Blue/Aviator Navy 5 colors and patterns
Warranty Lifetime The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 3.7 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Women-specific shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Hideaway sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant Water repellent finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Top zipped access
External Pockets Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets Top zipped pocket, front and side stretch pockets
Internal Compartments Main and secondary compartments 2 interior pen pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Fleece-lined laptop compartment
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel Women-specific back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Built-in hydration sleeve

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


The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face 's Women's Aurora Backpack is a Women's backpack with Everyday 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 Women's Aurora Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 12.5 x 7.5 x 18 inches. Constructed from 300D Heathered Polyester it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.