The North Face Borealis 28 L grey backpack in Stone Slab and Dark Chestnut

The Borealis by The North Face in Stone Slab and Dark Chestnut is a 28-litre backpack from the autumn-winter 2026 collection that combines a stone grey with dark brown. Designed for moving between the countryside and the city, it has a very roomy main compartment for books and folders, a protected laptop compartment and a front compartment with organisation.

Strengths

• Very roomy main compartment, designed for books and folders.
• Front compartment with internal organisation, zipped pockets and a padded tablet sleeve.
• FlexVent™ suspension with articulated shoulder straps, a rounded back panel and a breathable lumbar panel, so you can carry it comfortably for longer.
• It stands up on its own without toppling over.
• 360-degree reflectivity, useful when you head home in low light.
• Sternum strap with buckle and whistle, plus a removable hip belt.

Features

• Brand: The North Face
• Model: Borealis
• Type: backpack
• Colour: Stone Slab / Dark Chestnut (grey and brown)
• Size: one size
• Season: autumn-winter 2026 (FW2026)
• Capacity: 28 litres
• Material: recycled materials
• Details: protective laptop compartment, fleece-lined external pocket, two side bottle pockets, bungee cord compression and YKK® zips with U-shaped pulls

Who it is for

For students and professionals who carry books, folders and a laptop every day and want a backpack that also works in the mountains. Stone Slab grey with Dark Chestnut brown is a neutral, warm mix that goes with camel, green or navy coats.

Frequently asked questions

Does it have room for a laptop and a tablet?

Yes: a protective laptop compartment and, in the front compartment, a padded tablet sleeve.

Is it comfortable to wear all day?

It has the FlexVent™ suspension system, certified by the American Chiropractic Association, with articulated shoulder straps, a rounded back panel and a breathable lumbar panel, designed to keep it comfortable for longer.

What is the fleece-lined pocket for?

It is an external pocket lined with fleece on the inside, designed for your sunglasses, phone or keys.

Is it visible in low light?

It has 360-degree reflectivity, which helps you be seen from any angle.