THE NORTH FACE TNF Borealis Backpack

Nail your work/life balance with the Borealis Backpack. It transitions from forest trails to commuter trains with ease. Its 28-litre capacity is roomy enough for extra hiking layers and a packed lunch or gym essentials, books and binders. There's a protected laptop compartment, organisation panel, zip pockets, two external water bottle pockets one with quick draw smartphone access that you can reach without removing the bag and an external fleece-lined pocket. The FlexVent™ suspension system of flexible moulded shoulder straps, a padded mesh back section and a breathable lumbar panel delivers long-term carrying comfort. This season's updated model is made using recycled materials and features an extended bungee cord system for more external storage.

TNF Borealis Backpack

• The FlexVent™ suspension system, certified by the American Chiropractic Association, has articulated shoulder straps, a rounded back panel, comfortable stitch lines and soft-touch chemise fabric
• External bungee-compression system with clips offers several options for organization
• Side bungee cords allow for compression
• Bottom compression
• Stand-up design
• Large main compartment for books and binders
• Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
• External, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
• 360-degree reflectivity
• Two durable, external water bottle pockets can easily double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side
• U-pull YKK® zippers are easy to grab
• Comfortable, padded top grab handle
• Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
• Removable waist belt
• Protective dedicated laptop compartment