The North Face Hot Shot SE 30 L laptop backpack in Garnet and Smokey Brown

The Hot Shot SE by The North Face in Garnet and Smokey Brown is a 30-litre backpack from the autumn-winter 2026 collection that brings the performance of mountain backpacks to the city. It is an updated version of the popular Hot Shot 2010 that keeps all its classic features with a fresh look, and includes water-repellent fabric for unpredictable weather and an attachment for a bike light.

Strengths

• 30-litre capacity: roomy main compartment with a padded, plush-lined sleeve for most 16-inch laptops.
• 400D nylon with a fluorine-free durable water repellent (DWR) finish, for days of uncertain weather.
• Comfortable back: injection-moulded PE foam shoulder straps and a padded breathable mesh back panel with a spine channel.
• Certified by the American Chiropractic Association.
• Front compartment with internal organisation, a plush-lined tablet sleeve and several pockets.
• Bike-ready: bike light attachment and reflective details.

Features

• Brand: The North Face
• Model: Hot Shot SE
• Type: backpack
• Colour: Garnet / Smokey Brown (garnet and brown)
• Size: one size
• Season: autumn-winter 2026 (FW2026)
• Capacity: 30 litres (1831 cubic inches)
• Dimensions: 33 x 20 x 51 cm
• Average weight: 1160 g
• Laptop sleeve: 30 x 29 cm, compatible with most 16-inch laptops
• Material: 400D nylon body with a fluorine-free DWR finish; 200D recycled polyester lining with PU coating
• Details: adjustable hip belt, 2 mesh bottle pockets, top handle, side compression straps and straps with lash points

Who it is for

For anyone who gets around the city every day, on foot, by public transport or by bike, and needs to carry a laptop, tablet and bottle comfortably. Its water-repellent fabric and reflective details make it practical when the weather changes or you head home after dark, and the combination of garnet and brown adds a warm touch to your autumn looks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of the Hot Shot SE?

30 litres (1831 cubic inches). It measures 33 x 20 x 51 cm and has an average weight of 1160 g.

Does a 16-inch laptop fit?

Yes, the main compartment has a padded, plush-lined sleeve compatible with most 16-inch laptops. The sleeve measures 30 x 29 cm.

Is it waterproof?

Its body is made of 400D nylon with a fluorine-free durable water repellent (DWR) finish, designed for unpredictable weather.

What is the back of the backpack like?

It has a padded breathable mesh back panel with a spine channel and a PE sheet, injection-moulded PE foam shoulder straps and an adjustable hip belt. It is also certified by the American Chiropractic Association.

Is it suitable for cycling?

Yes, it has a bike light attachment and reflective details.