The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack vs The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack

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

The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Chimera 24L Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category Hiking School
Sub Category Backpacking Childrens
Capacity (L) 24L 17L
Dimensions (in) 23 x 13 x 4 16 x 11.25 x 6
Weight (lb) 1lb 5oz 0.98
Fabric 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish 600D Polyester
Color Banff Blue/Aviator Navy C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 3.7 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
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 Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket
Internal Compartments Main and secondary compartments Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop
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 Youth Recon Squash 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 Recon Squash Backpack is a School backpack with Childrens 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 Recon Squash Backpack's capacity is 17L with a size of 16 x 11.25 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 0.98 pounds and is available in C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY.