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        Borealis Backpack

        Borealis Backpack

         

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        - Antelope Tan - Aviator Navy

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        Description

        Description

        It’s our classic Borealis Backpack reimagined with more bungee storage options and simplified internal organization.
        Features
        • External bungee-compression system with clips offers several options for organization
        • The updated FlexVent™ suspension system, certified by the American Chiropractic Association, has articulated shoulder straps, a rounded back panel, comfortable stitch lines and soft-touch chemise fabric
        • Sternum strap with whistle buckle
        • Stand-up design
        • U-pull zippers are easy to grab
        • 360-degree reflectivity
        • Removable waist belt
        • External, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
        • External bungee-compression system with clips offers more options for organization
        • Comfortable, padded top handle
        • Side bungee cords allow for compression
        • Large main compartment for books and binders
        • Two durable, external water bottle pockets can easily double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side
        • Comfortable, padded top grab handle
        • Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
        • Women-specific version available
        • The FlexVent™ suspension system, certified by the American Chiropractic Association, has articulated shoulder straps, a rounded back panel, comfortable stitch lines and soft-touch chemise fabric
        • Protective dedicated laptop compartment
        • Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
        • Bottom compression
        • Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
        • Side bungee cords allow for more compression
        Details

        Product Specifications

        Style:
        NF0A52SE
        Sizes:
        One size
        Volume:
        1709 in³ (28 liters)
        Laptop Sleeve:
        13.75" x 11.25" (34.9 cm x 28.6 cm)
        201, 20Y, 2KQ, 4C6, 4D0, 4M0, KX7, KZ3, R81, Y7C, YLM, ZU3:
        210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
        1AP, 1V5, 1X2, 20Y, 210, GCC, KX7, R81, YQR:
        210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
        21H, 4C7, 4L9:
        300D heathered recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish
        201, 21H, YLM:
        300D heathered polyester with non-PFC DWR finish
        Avg Weight:
        2 lbs 5 oz (1050 g)
        Heather:
        300D heathered recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish
        Solid:
        210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
        Print:
        600D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish
        5E8:
        600D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish
        Dimensions:
        12" x 6.5" x 19.5" (30.5 cm x 16.5 cm x 49.5 cm)

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