The North Face Borealis Backpack

Nail your work/life balance with the 28-litre Borealis Backpack. It transitions from forest trails to commuter trains easily. It provides ample space for essential gear, including extra hiking layers, gym gear or books and has a dedicated pocket for your laptop.

Providing you with the perfect addition to your commuting journeys, the Borealis has an ample 28-litre capacity for providing you with everything you need for your workday and activities post-work. The bag features The North Face's FlexVent suspension system, certified by the American Chiropractic Association. The system features flexible moulded shoulder straps, a padded mesh back section and breathable lumbar panels for optimum comfort when carrying your gear. Air travels through the construction to prevent overheating, reducing sweat and moisture build-up and keeping you fresh throughout your commute or outdoor adventure. The soft-touch fabric is super-durable and helps prevent stiffness or distractions while being comfortable against skin. To provide support and stability when carrying heavy loads, the pack features a removable waist belt and a sternum strap with a whistle buckle. The comfortable, padded top grab handle makes it easy to transport the bag quickly without putting it on. The bag's stand-up design prevents it from toppling when down and makes it easier to grab essentials when you need them.

To ensure you have plenty of space to store your essential gear and organise it with ease, the pack features a large zipped front compartment, which has internal organisation units with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve. A large main compartment with U-pull YKK zips stores books and binders, while a protective, dedicated laptop compartment keeps your device secure and accessible. Multiple external storage units include two durable water bottle pockets which double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side. The external fleece-lined pocket is great for smaller essentials, and the external bungee-compression system with clips provides more storage options. To compress the backpack and reduce bulk, side bungee cords and a bottom compression system keep your pack more compact. The bag has a DWR coating to protect your items in light rain and snow showers. Finally, the Borealis has strategically placed reflective details to ensure 360-degree reflectivity, keeping you seen and safe on low-light commutes or adventures.