The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack vs The North Face Womens Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack and the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack is that the Chimera 24L Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-resistant) while the Womens Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Chimera 24L Backpack Womens Recon Backpack
Category Hiking Womens
Sub Category Backpacking Laptop
Capacity (L) 24L 30L
Dimensions (in) 23 x 13 x 4 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) 1lb 5oz 2
Fabric 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish Polyester and Nylon
Color Banff Blue/Aviator Navy 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty Lifetime The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 3.7 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Women-specific contoured shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
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 2 zipped 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 Padded top handle
Loops and Attachments Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Built-in hydration sleeve

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


The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop 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 Womens Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Polyester and Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .