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

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Griffin Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Detachable daypack) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin Backpack Chimera 24L Backpack
Category Outdoor Hiking
Sub Category Travel Backpacking
Capacity (L) 65L 24L
Dimensions (in) 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 23 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 2 1lb 5oz
Fabric Nylon 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black Banff Blue/Aviator Navy
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 3.8 3.7
Price Under $225 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Pivoting hip belt Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Wraparound J-zipper access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets
Internal Compartments Main and secondary compartments
Side Pockets 2 stretch side pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Detachable daypack
Lightweight Lightweight
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded adjustable back panel FlashDry back panel
Load Lifters Adjustable load lifters
Hip Belt Pockets 2 hip belt pockets
Top / Floating Lid Detachable flip-forward top lid
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve Built-in hydration sleeve

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


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

The The North Face Griffin Backpack has a capacity of 65L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 15.4 x 11 x 26.4. It's made of Nylon and is available in Asphalt Grey/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.