The North Face Hot Shot SE laptop backpack in Burgundy Crush red

The Hot Shot SE by The North Face in Burgundy Crush is a backpack from the autumn-winter 2026 collection that brings back the Hot Shot 2010, one of the brand's favourites, in a special edition. With roomy compartments, pockets, lined sleeves for your laptop and tablet, foam shoulder straps and a supportive back panel, it is designed to be carried comfortably from home to the office.

Strengths

• Special edition: the Hot Shot 2010, one of The North Face's favourite backpacks, is back.
• Laptop and tablet protected: a plush-lined sleeve for a 16-inch laptop and another for your tablet.
• Injection-moulded shoulder straps: with polyethylene foam for extra comfort.
• Padded back panel in breathable mesh, with structural spine support and a polyethylene sheet.
• Certified by the American Chiropractic Association.
• Two mesh bottle pockets, side compression straps and a bike light loop.

Features

• Brand: The North Face
• Model: Hot Shot SE (special edition)
• Type: backpack
• Colour: Burgundy Crush (burgundy red)
• Size: one size
• Season: autumn-winter 2026 (FW2026)
• Back and straps: straps with polyethylene foam, breathable mesh back panel with a polyethylene sheet and woven waist belt
• Organisation: main compartment with a 16-inch laptop sleeve and front compartment with a tablet sleeve and several pockets
• Details: top handle, 2 mesh bottle pockets, side compression straps, bike light loop and woven webbing with attachment points
• Certification: American Chiropractic Association

Who it is for

For anyone who goes to work every day with a laptop and wants a comfortable, well-organised backpack with room for everything. Its padded back and foam straps make the daily commute easier, and Burgundy Crush adds a touch of colour over black, grey or navy coats.

Frequently asked questions

Does a 16-inch laptop fit?

Yes, the main compartment has a plush-lined sleeve for a 16-inch laptop, and the front compartment has another for your tablet.

What does SE mean?

It indicates that this is a special edition version of the Hot Shot 2010, one of The North Face's favourite models.

Is it comfortable for everyday use?

It has shoulder straps with polyethylene foam, a padded breathable mesh back panel with spine support and a woven waist belt, and it is certified by the American Chiropractic Association.

What colour is it?

Its main shade is Burgundy Crush, a burgundy red. You can see the full colour combination in the photos.