The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Webbing daisy chain ) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Chimera 24L Backpack
Category Laptop Hiking
Sub Category Everyday Backpacking
Capacity (L) 31L 24L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 23 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 2.7 1lb 5oz
Fabric 600D Polyester 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish
Color 15+ colors and patterns Banff Blue/Aviator Navy
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 3.7
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets
Internal Compartments Main and secondary compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel FlashDry back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Built-in hydration sleeve

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


The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features.

The The North Face Women's Surge Backpack has a capacity of 31L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 7 x 20. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 15+ colors and patterns 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.