The North Face Borealis Backpack $114 Shipped @ ASOS

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Jimothy Wongingtons on 05/07/2021 - 17:27 asos.com (1456 clicks)
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Very well reviewed backpack and best price this year from a mainstream supplier.

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  Maglia Nera on 05/07/2021 - 17:31

  +4

  Will be sold out once the Vic Labour Party see this 😂

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    Jimothy Wongingtons on 05/07/2021 - 17:35

    Jokes aside, it’s actually quite a good backpack.

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  DaTa on 05/07/2021 - 17:36

  Isnt the recon better than the Borealis?

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    Jimothy Wongingtons on 05/07/2021 - 17:39

    According to google:

    The main differences between the Recon and Borealis are the internal size, weight and a few minor features. The Borealis is 30L compared to 28L in the Recon, which also means it's a little thicker and a touch heavier. The main feature difference is the bungee cords on the back of Borealis vs the net pocket.

    I wouldn’t say better..

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      mitch01 on 05/07/2021 - 18:55

      +3

      I've worked for The North Face. The pocket vs cords is the ONLY difference. The 2L is the capacity of the front pocket. They're essentially the same bag. Choose the pocket or the cords. It's a style thing as much as anything.

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    pizzaguy on 05/07/2021 - 17:42

    What's "better" again?

    Borealis is made of Cordura ripstop. Recon has different pockets ¯_(ツ)_/¯

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      DaTa on 05/07/2021 - 17:47

      -1

      Ended up getting the recon recently from The iconic and stacking with Amex deal,
      Reviews I've seen have them fitting very similar in sizes due to pockets and people have had them last as EDC for multiple years without falling apart.

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  Fredorishi on 05/07/2021 - 17:51

  +1

  I got the recon on impulse in the recent sale that was on here. Its a nice enough backpack but its a bit smaller than I would have liked. There's not a lot of room in the main compartment when you have a tablet in the laptop compartment and stuff in the front pockets which eats in to the main space. Its a bit of a strange design imho. Seems like decent construction though so far.

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  warmfruit on 05/07/2021 - 17:57

  +7

  Borealis? At this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the country, localised entirely within your backpack?

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    Jimothy Wongingtons on 05/07/2021 - 18:07

    It’s more of an Albany expression

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    Fredorishi on 05/07/2021 - 19:04

    LOL :)

    Yes.
    May I see it?

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      pull the lever on 05/07/2021 - 19:16

      +2

      ….no.

      Was hoping someone would make this link, was not disappointed.

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  CalmLemons on 05/07/2021 - 18:12

  This bag is heavy cause of the solid inset in the back area. I'm not sure if they've changed it but mine is heavy af. Doesn't have enough padding at the bottom for the laptop area.

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  Tg147 on 05/07/2021 - 19:17

  +1

  This is the older model.

  https://rushfaster.com.au/products/the-north-face-borealis-l…

  This is the current one.

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  BugsBunnyAUS on 05/07/2021 - 19:27

  Have one of these, it's by far the best backpack I've owned. Take it to and from work every day, to woolies for shopping, etc. Never feels heavy on the back. Definitely recommend