The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack vs The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Gear loops) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.

The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack Front View
The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack Chimera 24L Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Womens Backpacking
Capacity (L) 55L 24L
Dimensions (in) 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2 23 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 3.1 1lb 5oz
Fabric 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish
Color 3 colors and patterns Banff Blue/Aviator Navy
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Release Date November 19, 2020
Rating 4.9 3.7
Price Under $175 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Proprietary OPTIFITâ„¢ suspension system Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Full J-zip 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 Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Lightweight Lightweight
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Cushy foam and breathable mesh back panel FlashDry back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame External frame
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Built-in hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack by The North Face against the Chimera 24L Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Womens features while The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features.

The The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 3.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2. It's made of 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish 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.