The North Face Borealis Classic 29 L backpack in Navy blue, unisex

The Borealis Classic by The North Face in Navy is a 29-litre unisex backpack in navy blue, from the autumn-winter 2026 collection. Designed so you can take the same backpack to the countryside and the city, it combines a 15-inch laptop sleeve, a padded breathable mesh back and pockets to keep everything organised.

Strengths

• Navy blue: an understated colour that is easy to match, an alternative to black.
• Laptop and organisation: main compartment with a 15-inch laptop sleeve (34.2 x 26.6 cm), internal pockets and hydration port.
• Secondary compartment with organiser, handy for your charger, cables or keys.
• Comfort under load: removable hip belt and sternum strap, and foam shoulder straps.
• Padded back in breathable mesh with spine support and a polyethylene sheet.
• Useful extras: external bungee cord with clips, reflective bike light loop and top handle.

Features

• Brand: The North Face
• Model: Borealis Classic
• Type: backpack
• Colour: Navy (navy blue)
• Capacity: 29 litres
• Dimensions: 48.3 x 34.3 x 19 cm
• Average weight: 1166 g
• Laptop sleeve: 15 inches (34.2 x 26.6 cm)
• Size: one size
• Gender: unisex
• Season: autumn-winter 2026 (FW2026)
• Composition: 420D nylon body; 1680D ballistic nylon base

Who it is for

For anyone who needs a backpack for university or the office that also works for a weekend trip to the mountains. Navy blue goes with jeans, beige chinos, grey garments or technical clothing, and is a softer alternative to black.

Frequently asked questions

Does it have room for a bottle?

Yes, it has two mesh side pockets for water bottles.

What are its dimensions?

It measures 48.3 x 34.3 x 19 cm, with a capacity of 29 litres and an average weight of 1166 g.

Is it suitable for university?

Yes: it has a 15-inch laptop sleeve in the main compartment, a secondary compartment with organiser pockets and a front pocket, so there is room for books, notes and your laptop.

What is the bungee cord for?

It is a compression system with a contrast-colour bungee cord and external clips, which gives you more options for organising your things.

Is it unisex?

Yes, it is a unisex backpack.