The North Face Borealis Classic 29 L backpack in Cumulus Cloud/Stone Slab, beige

The Borealis Classic by The North Face in Cumulus Cloud/Stone Slab is a 29-litre backpack in a beige shade, from the autumn-winter 2026 collection, designed to be used just as comfortably outdoors as in the city. It features the FlexVent™ suspension system, endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association, and has room for your laptop, gym clothes or everything you need for a hike.

Strengths

• FlexVent™ system: flexible yoke, injection-moulded shoulder straps, padded back panel and breathable lumbar panel, certified by the American Chiropractic Association.
• Supportive back: breathable mesh panel with structural spine support and a polyethylene sheet.
• Fully equipped main compartment: 15-inch laptop sleeve, organiser pockets and hydration system port.
• More organised space: secondary compartment with internal pockets, front pocket and two mesh bottle pockets.
• Adaptable: the hip belt and sternum strap come off when you do not need them.
• Bungee compression cord in a contrast colour and reflective bike light loop.

Features

• Brand: The North Face
• Model: Borealis Classic
• Type: backpack
• Colour: Cumulus Cloud/Stone Slab (beige)
• Capacity: 29 litres
• Size: one size
• Season: autumn-winter 2026 (FW2026)
• Back: FlexVent™ suspension system and padded breathable mesh back panel
• Details: 15-inch laptop sleeve, hydration port, removable hip belt and sternum strap, and top handle
• Dimensions: 48.3 x 34.3 x 19 cm
• Weight: 1166 g (average weight)
• Laptop: 15-inch sleeve (34.2 x 26.6 cm)
• Composition: 420D nylon body; 1680D ballistic nylon base

Who it is for

For anyone who carries a laptop and a bit more every day and wants a backpack with a well-padded, breathable back. Cumulus Cloud/Stone Slab is a neutral beige shade that breaks away from the usual black and looks good with white clothes, earth tones or denim.

Frequently asked questions

What is the FlexVent™ system?

It is The North Face's suspension system: it combines a flexible yoke with injection-moulded shoulder straps, a padded back panel and a breathable lumbar panel, and it is certified by the American Chiropractic Association.

What colour is it?

It is Cumulus Cloud/Stone Slab, a shade the shop classifies as beige. It is a neutral colour, easy to match with light clothes, earth tones or denim.

Can I use a hydration bladder?

The main compartment has a hydration system port.

What is its capacity?

It has a capacity of 29 litres, with a main compartment, a secondary compartment, a front pocket and two mesh side pockets.