The North Face Crestone Backpack vs The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Crestone Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Crestone Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Padded and protective 15" laptop sleeve) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.

The North Face Crestone Backpack - Front View
The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Crestone Backpack Chimera 24L Backpack
Category Daypack Hiking
Sub Category Outdoor Backpacking
Capacity (L) 27.5L 24L
Dimensions (in) 18.13 x 11 x 8.25 23 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 1 1lb 5oz
Fabric 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish
Color Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black Banff Blue/Aviator Navy
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 4.7 3.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 side slip in pockets, 1 front zip pocket, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, simplified organization in front pocket, tablet sleeve and key fob Main and secondary compartments
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles Top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded and protective 15" laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel FlashDry back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Built-in hydration sleeve

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


The North Face's Crestone Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features.

The The North Face Crestone Backpack has a capacity of 27.5L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.13 x 11 x 8.25. It's made of and is available in Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black in comparison the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 23 x 13 x 4 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish it weighs 1lb 5oz pounds and is available in Banff Blue/Aviator Navy.