The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack vs Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack and the Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack is that the Chimera 24L Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-resistant) while the Exoti 50 Backpack does not.

The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack Side View
Specs Brand The North Face Vargo
Name Chimera 24L Backpack Exoti 50 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Backpacking Hiking
Capacity (L) 24L 50L
Dimensions (in) 23 x 13 x 4 14 x 3 x 25
Weight (lb) 1lb 5oz 2.0
Fabric 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish X-Pac Fabric
Color Banff Blue/Aviator Navy Blue/Gray
Warranty Lifetime Vargo Guarantee
Release Date February 6, 2017
Rating 3.7 5.0
Price Under $100 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Ventilated, adjustable shoulder harness
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt Hip strap with pockets
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Top loading access
External Pockets Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets 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
Lightweight Lightweight
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Ultralight titanium alloy external frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic lumbar support plate
Adjustable Length Torso 16-22 inches torso length
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
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 Exoti 50 Backpack by Vargo .


The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while Vargo 's Exoti 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack's capacity is 50L with a size of 14 x 3 x 25 inches. Constructed from X-Pac Fabric it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in Blue/Gray.