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

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Women's Aurora Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Fleece-lined laptop compartment ) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.

The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack Front View
The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Aurora Backpack Chimera 24L Backpack
Category Women's Hiking
Sub Category Everyday Backpacking
Capacity (L) 22L 24L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 7.5 x 18 23 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 1.7 1lb 5oz
Fabric 300D Heathered Polyester 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish
Color 5 colors and patterns Banff Blue/Aviator Navy
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Rating 4.7 3.7
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Hideaway sternum strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent finish Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Top zipped pocket, front and side stretch pockets Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets
Internal Compartments 2 interior pen pockets Main and secondary compartments
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Fleece-lined laptop compartment
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Women-specific back panel FlashDry back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Built-in hydration sleeve

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


The North Face 's Women's Aurora Backpack is a Women's 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 Aurora Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.5 x 7.5 x 18. It's made of 300D Heathered Polyester and is available in 5 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.