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A roomy 28L everyday backpack with organized storage, FlexVent™ support, and a 16" laptop sleeve.
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Product Description
A roomy 28L everyday backpack with organized storage, FlexVent™ support, and a 16" laptop sleeve.
Full Description
The North Face Borealis Backpack is a classic everyday pack built for school days, work routines, travel, day hikes, and family outings that move from sidewalks to trailheads with ease.
With a 28-liter capacity, protective dedicated 16" laptop compartment, large main compartment, front organization pocket, and the iconic external bungee-compression system, this backpack helps keep daily gear sorted and ready for the next adventure.
The FlexVent™ suspension system, certified by the American Chiropractic Association, includes articulated shoulder straps, a rounded back panel, comfortable stitch lines, and soft-touch chemise fabric for supportive everyday carry.
Why Parents Love It
- Room for busy days: The 28L capacity offers space for books, binders, layers, snacks, and everyday essentials.
- Laptop-ready design: A protective dedicated laptop compartment fits devices up to 16".
- Smart organization: The front compartment includes secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve for smaller items.
- Comfortable carry: FlexVent™ suspension supports all-day use with padded, breathable, and thoughtfully shaped carry features.
- Quick-access storage: Two durable water bottle pockets can also be used as multi-use pockets, with quick-draw smartphone access on one side.
Built for Real Outdoor Use
The Borealis is made for real daily movement: school mornings, campus walks, outdoor classes, weekend errands, road trips, and after-school trail time. Its stand-up design makes packing and unpacking easier, while external bungee compression, side bungee cords, and bottom compression help manage changing loads throughout the day.
Details like YKK® zippers, a padded top grab handle, sternum strap with whistle buckle, removable waist belt, reflective details, and coated abrasion-resistant recycled polyester boot fabric add practical function for everyday family routines and longer days outside.
Things to Know
- One size: Vendor lists this backpack as one size.
- Adult/unisex style: Vendor lists this as the unisex Borealis style, with a women-specific version also available.
- Water-repellent finish: Vendor lists select fabrics with a non-PFC durable water-repellent finish. This backpack is not listed as fully waterproof.
- Laptop sleeve size: Vendor lists the laptop sleeve dimensions as 13.75" x 11.25".
Product Details
- Brand: The North Face
- Model: Borealis Backpack
- Style: NF0A52SENK5
- Color shown/listed: Desert Stone-Stone Slab-Ember Soil
- Size: One size
- Volume: 1709 in³ / 28 liters
- Average weight: 2 lbs 5 oz / 1050 g
- Dimensions: 12" x 6.5" x 19.5" / 30.5 cm x 16.5 cm x 49.5 cm
- Laptop sleeve: 13.75" x 11.25" / 34.9 cm x 28.6 cm; fits up to 16" laptop
- Suspension: FlexVent™ suspension system with articulated shoulder straps, rounded back panel, comfortable stitch lines, and soft-touch chemise fabric
- Main storage: Large main compartment for books and binders
- Organization: Front compartment with internal organization, secure-zip pockets, and padded tablet sleeve
- Additional pockets: External fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone, or keys; two durable water bottle pockets
- Compression: External bungee-compression system with clips, side bungee cords, and bottom compression
- Additional features: Stand-up design, YKK® zippers, padded top grab handle, sternum strap with whistle buckle, removable waist belt, reflective details
- Solid fabric: 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC DWR finish
- Heather fabric: 300D heathered recycled polyester ripstop canvas with non-PFC DWR finish
- Print fabric: 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish
- Boot fabric: Coated, abrasion-resistant recycled polyester
Why ODSS Recommends It
ODSS recommends The North Face Borealis Backpack for families who want one dependable pack for school, work, travel, and everyday outdoor living. It brings together roomy storage, thoughtful organization, and comfortable carry features in a design that works just as well for busy weekdays as it does for weekend walks, field trips, and fresh-air routines.
It is a practical choice for carrying what the day needs while helping families stay ready for more green time, less screen time, and the moments kids remember.
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Country of Origin: Imported
Style No: #NF0A52SE
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