The North Face Borealis Backpack

$41.00 USD

~~$91.00 USD~~ $41.00 USD

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Size ONE SIZE

Flexvent™ Suspension System
Enjoy maximum comfort and all-day support thanks to a flexible yoke, padded back and breathable lumbar panel
Recycled material
Recycled content – Helps reduce landfill waste and the use of virgin materials.
Reflective
Light reflective detailing
Laptop sleeve up to 15"
This bag has space to hold a tablet or laptop up to 15".
Organization Compartment
Keep essentials tidy and secure with internal organisation pockets.
Laptop sleeve up to 16"
This bag has space to hold a tablet or laptop up to 16".

Style NF0A52SE4S6
When we built the Borealis, we had one goal—create the ultimate daypack. 25 years later, its legacy continues. Originally designed with the organization needed for a full day on the trail, it has since become a classic on campus and on the job. Celebrated for its iconic bungee straps, comfortable FlexVent™ suspension system and protective compartments for your most important items, there’s no limit to where you’ll go. Spacious but light. Sturdy but balanced. This isn’t just a backpack. This is the Borealis.

Sizes
One size
Avg 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)
Volume
1709 in³ (28 liters)
Laptop Sleeve
13.75'' x 11.25'' (34.9 cm x 28.6 cm)
solid
210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
heather
300D heathered recycled polyester ripstop canvas with non-PFC DWR finish
print
600D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish

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 for easier packing and unpacking
Protective, dedicated 16'' laptop compartment
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
Two durable water bottle pockets can easily double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side
Easy-to-use YKK® zippers
Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Removable waist belt
Coated, abrasion-resistant recycled polyester boot fabric
Reflective details
Women-specific version available

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Size Chart

Men's Size Guide

Jackets & Tops

	Chest	Hips	Sleeve Length
S	36-38 in	35-37 in	33.5 in
M	39-41 in	38-40 in	34.0 in
L	42-44 in	41-43 in	34.8 in
XL	45-48 in	44-46 in	35.5 in
2XL	49-52 in	47-49 in	36.3 in
3XL	53-56 in	50-52 in	37.0 in
2X	50-52 in	50.5-52.5 in	35-36 in
3X	54-56 in	54.5-56.5 in	35.75-36.75 in
4X	58-60 in	58.5-60.5 in	36.25-37.25 in
5X	62-64 in	62.5-64.5 in	36.75-37.75 in

Short-Sleeved Shirts

	Chest	Hips
S	36-38 in	35-37 in
M	39-41 in	38-40 in
L	42-44 in	41-43 in
XL	45-48 in	44-46 in
2XL	49-52 in	47-49 in
3XL	53-56 in	50-52 in

Pants

	Waist	Hip	Inseam (Short)	Inseam (Reg.)	Inseam (Long)
30 (S)	29-30 in	35-36 in	29.5 in	31.5 in	33 in
32 (M)	31-32 in	37-38 in	30.0 in	32 in	34 in
34 (M)	33-34 in	39-40 in	30.0 in	32 in	34 in
36 (L)	35-36 in	37-38 in	30.0 in	32 in	34 in
38 (L)	37-38 in	43-44 in	30.5 in	32.5 in	34.5 in
40 (XL)	39-40 in	44-45 in	30.5 in	32.5 in	34.5 in
42 (XL)	41-42 in	46-47 in	30.5 in	32.5 in	34.5 in
44 (2XL)	43-44 in	50.5-52-5 in	30 in	32 in	34 in
2X	46-48 in	50.5-52-5 in	30 in	32 in	34 in
3X	50-52 in	54.5-56.5 in	30 in	32 in	34 in
4X	54-56 in	58.5-60.5 in	30 in	32 in	34 in
5X	58-60 in	62.5-64.5 in	30 in	32 in	34 in

Shorts

	Waist	Hips
30 (S)	29-30 in	35-36 in
32 (M)	31-32 in	37-38 in
34 (M)	33-34 in	39-40 in
36 (L)	35-36 in	37-38 in
38 (L)	37-38 in	43-44 in
40 (XL)	39-40 in	44-45 in
42 (XL)	41-42 in	46-47 in
44 (2XL)	43-44 in	47-48 in

Unisex Jackets & Tops

	Chest	Hips	Arm Length
S	36-38 in	35-37 in	33.5 in
M	39-41 in	38-40 in	34.0 in
L	42-44 in	41-43 in	34.8 in
XL	45-48 in	44-46 in	35.5 in
2XL	49-52 in	47-49 in	36.3 in
3XL	53-56 in	50-52 in	37.0 in

Unisex Short-Sleeved Shirts

	Chest	Hips
S	36-38 in	35-37 in
M	39-41 in	38-40 in
L	42-44 in	41-43 in
XL	45-48 in	44-46 in
2XL	49-52 in	47-49 in
3XL	53-56 in	50-52 in

Shoes

US	UK	EU	CM
7	6	39	25
7.5	6.5	40	25.5
8	7	40.5	26
8.5	7.5	41	26.5
9	8	42	27
9.5	8.5	42.5	27.5
10	9	43	28
10.5	9.5	44	28.5
11	10	44.5	29
11.5	10.5	45	29.5
12	11	45.5	30
12.5	11.5	46	30.5
13	12	47	31
13.5	12.5	47.5	31.5
14	13	48	32
14.5	13.5	49	32.5

Gloves

	Circumference	Length
S	7-7.5 in	6.5-7 in
M	8-8.5 in	7.8-8 in
L	9-9.5 in	8.5-9 in
XL	9.5+ in	9+ in

Hats

	Head Circumference
ONE SIZE	21-23.5 in
S/M	21-22.5 in
L/XL	22.5-23.5 in

Women's Size Guide

Jackets & Tops

	Chest	Waist	Hips	Arm Length
XS	31-32 in	24-25 in	33-35 in	31.5 in
S	33-35 in	26-28 in	36-37 in	32 in
M	36-38 in	29-31 in	38-40 in	32.5 in
L	39-41 in	32-34 in	41-43 in	33.3 in
XL	42-44 in	35-38 in	44-47 in	34.0 in
2XL	45-48 in	39-42 in	48-51 in	34.8 in
1X	43-45 in	36-38 in	46-48 in	31.5 in
2X	47-49 in	40-42 in	50-52 in	32.25 in
3X	51-53 in	44-46 in	54-56 in	33 in

Short-Sleeved Shirts

	Chest	Waist	Hips
XS	31-32 in	24-25 in	33-35 in
S	33-35 in	26-28 in	36-37 in
M	36-38 in	29-31 in	38-40 in
L	39-41 in	32-34 in	41-43 in
XL	42-44 in	35-38 in	44-47 in
2XL	45-48 in	39-42 in	48-51 in
1X	43-45 in	36-38 in	46-48 in
2X	47-49 in	40-42 in	50-52 in
3X	51-53 in	44-46 in	54-56 in

Pants

	Waist	Hips	Inseam (Short)	Inseam (Reg.)	Inseam (Long)
XS (0)	25-26 in	34-35 in	28.5 in	30.5 in	32.5 in
XS (2)	26-27 in	26-28 in	35-36 in	30.5 in	32.5 in
S (4)	27-28 in	36-37 in	29.0 in	31.0 in	33.0 in
S (6)	28-29 in	37-38 in	29.0 in	31.0 in	33.0 in
M (8)	29-30 in	38-39 in	29.0 in	31.0 in	33.0 in
M (10)	30-31 in	39-40 in	29.0 in	31.0 in	33.0 in
L (12)	31-33 in	36-38 in	29.0 in	31.0 in	33.0 in
L (14)	33-35 in	42-44 in	29.5 in	31.5 in	33.5 in
XL (16)	35-37 in	44-46 in	29.5 in	31.5 in	33.5 in
XL (18)	37-39 in	46-48 in	29.5 in	31.5 in	33.5 in
1X (14)	36-37 in	46-47 in	28 in	30 in	32 in
1X (16)	37-38 in	47-48 in	28 in	30 in	32 in
2X (18)	40-41 in	50-51 in	28 in	30 in	32 in
2X (20)	41-42 in	51-52 in	28 in	30 in	32 in
3X (22)	44-45 in	54-55 in	28 in	30 in	32 in
3X (24)	45-46 in	55-56 in	28 in	30 in	32 in

Shorts

	Waist	Hips
XS (0)	25-26 in	34-35 in
XS (2)	26-27 in	26-28 in
S (4)	27-28 in	36-37 in
S (6)	28-29 in	37-38 in
M (8)	29-30 in	38-39 in
M (10)	30-31 in	39-40 in
L (12)	31-33 in	36-38 in
L (14)	33-35 in	42-44 in
XL (16)	35-37 in	44-46 in
XL (18)	37-39 in	46-48 in
1X (14)	36-37 in	46-47 in
1X (16)	37-38 in	47-48 in
2X (18)	40-41 in	50-51 in
2X (20)	41-42 in	51-52 in
3X (22)	44-45 in	54-55 in
3X (24)	45-46 in	55-56 in

Dresses

	Chest	Waist	Hips
XS	31-32 in	24-25 in	33-35 in
S	33-35 in	26-28 in	36-37 in
M	36-38 in	29-31 in	38-40 in
L	39-41 in	32-34 in	41-43 in
XL	42-44 in	35-38 in	44-47 in
2XL	45-48 in	39-42 in	48-51 in
1X	43-45 in	36-38 in	46-48 in
2X	47-49 in	40-42 in	50-52 in
3X	51-53 in	44-46 in	54-56 in

Unisex Jackets & Tops

	Chest	Hips	Arm Length
S	36-38 in	35-37 in	33.5 in
M	39-41 in	38-40 in	34.0 in
L	42-44 in	41-43 in	34.8 in
XL	45-48 in	44-46 in	35.5 in
2XL	49-52 in	47-49 in	36.3 in
3XL	53-56 in	50-52 in	37.0 in

Unisex Short-Sleeved Shirts

	Chest	Hips
S	36-38 in	35-37 in
M	39-41 in	38-40 in
L	42-44 in	41-43 in
XL	45-48 in	44-46 in
2XL	49-52 in	47-49 in
3XL	53-56 in	50-52 in

Bras

	30	32	34	36	38	40	42
A	XS	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
B	XS	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
C	XS	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
D		S	M	L	XL	XL	XXL

Shoes

US	UK	EU	CM
5	3	36	22
5.5	3.5	36.5	22.5
6	4	37	23
6.5	4.5	37.5	23.5
7	5	38	24
7.5	5.5	38.5	24.5
8	6	39	25
8.5	6.5	39.5	25.5
9	7	40	26
9.5	7.5	40.5	26.5
10	8	41	27
10.5	8.5	41.5	28
11	9	42	28.8

Gloves

	Circumference	Length
XS	5.5-6 in	5-5.5 in
S	6.5-7 in	5.5-6.5 in
M	7.5-8 in	7-7.5 in
XL	8+ in	7.5-8 in

Hats

	Head Circumference
ONE SIZE	21-23.5 in
S/M	21-22.5 in
L/XL	22.5-23.5 in

Kids' Size Guide

Apparel

	Height	Weight	Chest	Waist	Hip	Arm Length	Inseam
XS (6)	46-47 in	44-50 lbs	23.5-24.5 in	22-23 in	24.5-25.5 in	23 in	20-21 in
S (7/8)	49-51 in	51-65 lbs	25-27 in	24-25 in	26-28 in	25.5 in	22-24 in
M (10)	52.5-55.5 in	66-87 lbs	27.5-29 in	25-26 in	29-30 in	27 in	25-26 in
L (12)	57.5-59.5 in	88-105 lbs	29.5-30.5 in	26.5-27.5 in	30.5-32 in	28.5 in	27-28 in
XL (14-16)	61-63 in	106-125 lbs	31.5-33.5 in	28-30 in	32-35 in	31.5 in	29-30.5 in
XXL (18-20)	66-68 in	126-140 lbs	34.5-36.5 in	31-33 in	35.5-38 in	33.5 in	30.5-31.5 in

Shoes

Toddlers	Little Kids	Big Kids
4 \| 3.5 in	10 \| 5.9 in	1 \| 7.5 in
5 \| 3.9 in	11 \| 6.3 in	2 \| 7.9 in
6 \| 4.3 in	12 \| 6.7 in	3 \| 8.3 in
7 \| 4.7 in	13 \| 7.1 in	4 \| 8.7 in
8 \| 5.1 in		5 \| 9.1 in
9 \| 5.5 in		6 \| 9.4 in
		7 \| 9.8 in

Gloves

	Hand Circumference	Length
XS	5 in	5 in
S	5.5 in	5.5
M	6 in	6 in
L	6.5 in	6.5 in
XL	7 in	7 in

Hats

	Head Circumference
S (2T-4T)	19.5-20.5 in
M (5-10)	20.5-21.5 in
L (10+)	21.5-22.5 in
One Size	20.5-22.5 in

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Toddlers	Little Kids	Big Kids
4 \| 3.5 in	10 \| 5.9 in	1 \| 7.5 in
5 \| 3.9 in	11 \| 6.3 in	2 \| 7.9 in
6 \| 4.3 in	12 \| 6.7 in	3 \| 8.3 in
7 \| 4.7 in	13 \| 7.1 in	4 \| 8.7 in
8 \| 5.1 in		5 \| 9.1 in
9 \| 5.5 in		6 \| 9.4 in
		7 \| 9.8 in