The North Face Fall Line Backpack vs The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Fall Line Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Fall Line Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Padded, fleece-lined laptop sleeve in the main compartment helps protect laptop from bumps and falls) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.

The North Face Fall Line Backpack - Front View
The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Fall Line Backpack Chimera 24L Backpack
Category Motorcycle Hiking
Sub Category Backpacking Backpacking
Capacity (L) 24L
Dimensions (in) 7.48 x 13.78 x 19.69 23 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 2.31 1lb 5oz
Fabric 400D Nylon 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish
Color Black Banff Blue/Aviator Navy
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 4.6 3.7
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Shoulder-strap webbing create 360 degrees of reflectivity Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front pocket with stretch side panels for additional volume, Reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses or electronics, Two opaque stretch-mesh side pockets discreetly hold their contents Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets
Internal Compartments Internal organisation with a fleece-lined media pocket, secure zipped pocket and elastic webbing for cord management Main and secondary compartments
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined laptop sleeve in the main compartment helps protect laptop from bumps and falls
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve located in the main compartment for quick access
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back panel FlashDry back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Light reflection detailing helps you stay visible in low-light conditions
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Built-in hydration sleeve

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


The North Face's Fall Line Backpack is a Motorcycle backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features.

The The North Face Fall Line Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2.31 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 7.48 x 13.78 x 19.69. It's made of 400D Nylon and is available in 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.