The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack vs The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Front elastic bungee system) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Chimera 24L Backpack
Category Womens Hiking
Sub Category Travel Backpacking
Capacity (L) 27L 24L
Dimensions (in) 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 23 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 2.3 1lb 5oz
Fabric 100% Polyester 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish
Color 3 Colors and patterns Banff Blue/Aviator Navy
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Rating 3.7
Price Under $125 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment 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 grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Built-in hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack by The North Face against the Chimera 24L Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features.

The The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack has a capacity of 27L (liters), weighs 2.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 3 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.