The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack vs The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack and the The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack is that the Chimera 24L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack does not.

The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Chimera 24L Backpack Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Backpacking Womens
Capacity (L) 24L 55L
Dimensions (in) 23 x 13 x 4 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2
Weight (lb) 1lb 5oz 3.1
Fabric 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color Banff Blue/Aviator Navy 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Lifetime The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 19, 2020
Rating 3.7 4.9
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Proprietary OPTIFITâ„¢ suspension system
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt Molded hipbelt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Full J-zip access
External Pockets Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets 1 zipped front pocket 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 Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Lightweight Lightweight
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel Cushy foam and breathable mesh back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame External frame
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Built-in hydration sleeve Yes

You're currently comparing the Chimera 24L Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking 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 Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Womens 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 Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish it weighs 3.1 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.