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

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Womens Borealis Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack Front View
The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Borealis Backpack Chimera 24L Backpack
Category Womens Hiking
Sub Category Everyday Backpacking
Capacity (L) 27L 24L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 23 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 2 1lb 5oz
Fabric 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish
Color 30+ colors and patterns Banff Blue/Aviator Navy
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Rating 4.8 3.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured 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-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 grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Highly protective 15" laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel FlashDry back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Built-in hydration sleeve

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


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

The The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack has a capacity of 27L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75. It's made of 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo and is available in 30+ 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.