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The North Face Borealis 28L Backpack
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Size Chart
Borealis 28L Backpack
The North Face: Complete Size Guide Men, Women, Youth
The North Face: Mens Sizing
| Letter Sizing | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 3XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neck (1) | 14½ | 15¼ | 16 | 16¾ | 17¾ | 18¾ | 19¾ |
| Chest (2) | 33-35 | 36-38 | 39-41 | 42-44 | 45-48 | 49-53 | 54-58 |
| Waist (3) | 26-28 | 29-31 | 32-34 | 35-37 | 38-40 | 41-43 | 44-46 |
| Hip (4) | 32-34 | 35-37 | 38-40 | 41-43 | 44-46 | 47-49 | 50-52 |
| Sleeve Length - from center back (5) | 33 | 33½ | 34 | 34¾ | 35½ | 36¼ | 37 |
| Inseam - short (6) | 29½ | 29½ | 30 | 30 | 30½ | 30½ | 31 |
| Inseam - regular (6) | 31½ | 31½ | 32 | 32 | 32½ | 32½ | 33 |
| Inseam - long (6) | 33½ | 33½ | 34 | 34 | 34½ | 34½ |
35 |
| Number Sizing | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist (3) | 27-28 | 29-30 | 31-32 | 33-34 | 35-36 | 37-38 | 39-40 |
| Hip (4) | 33-34 | 35-36 | 37-38 | 39-40 | 41-42 | 43-44 | 44-45 |
| Inseam - short (6) | 29½ | 29½ | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30½ | 30½ |
| Inseam - regular (6) | 31½ | 31½ | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32½ | 32½ |
| Inseam - long (6) | 33½ | 33½ | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34½ | 34½ |
MEN'S, WOMEN'S, YOUTH FIT GUIDE
1. NECK
Measure the neck circumference where a standard button type collar might be fastened.
2. CHEST
Measure the chest circumference at the fullest point keeping the tape horizontal around the body.
3. WAIST
Measure the waist circumference at the smallest part of the waist, often at or above the belly button, keeping the tape horizontal around the body.
4. HIP
Measure the hip circumference at the fullest part of the seat, keeping the tape horizontal around the body.
5. SLEEVE LENGTH
Measure the distance from the prominent bone at center back neck, across the shoulder, over the bent elbow to the center of the wrist bone.
6. INSEAM TO FLOOR
Measure the distance from the crotch point to the floor.
7. CENTRE BACK LENGTH
Measurement of jacket lengthfrom the prominent bone at base of neck to jacket hem.
| MEN'S BACKPACKING, LIGHT HIKING, TRAIL RUNNING AND LIFESTYLE | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ | 11 | 11½ | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| UK | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| EURO | 39 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 47 | 48 |
| CM | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 29.5 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| MEN'S SANDALS (not available in US half-sizes) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| UK | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| EURO | 39 | 40.5 | 42 | 43 | 44.5 | 45.5 | 47 | 48 |
| CM | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| MEN'S NSE TENT BOOTIE AND TENT MULE | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 5 | 6-7.5 | 8-9.5 | 10-11.5 | 12-13.5 |
| Letter Sizing | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (2) | 31-32 | 33-35 | 36-37 | 39-40 | 42-44 | 46-47 |
| Waist (3) | 24-25 | 26-28 | 29-30 | 32-33 | 35-37 | 39-40 |
| Hip (4) | 32-34 | 35-36 | 37-39 | 40-43 | 43-47 | 47-50 |
| Sleeve Length - from center back (5) | 31½ | 32 | 32½ | 34¼ | 35 | 35¾ |
| Inseam - short (6) | 28 | 28½ | 28½ | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Inseam - regular (6) | 30 | 30½ | 30½ | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Inseam - long (6) | 32 | 32½ | 32½ | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Number Sizing | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist (3) | 24-25 | 25-26 | 26-27 | 27-28 | 28-29 | 29-30 | 30-31 | 32-33 | 34-35 |
| Hip (4) | 33-34 | 34-35 | 35-36 | 36-37 | 37-38 | 38-39 | 40-41 | 41-42 | 43-44 |
| Inseam - short (6) | 28½ | 28½ | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29½ | 29½ |
| Inseam - regular (6) | 30½ | 30½ | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31½ | 31½ |
| Inseam - long (6) | 32½ | 32½ | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33½ | 33½ |
| WOMEN'S BACKPACKING, LIGHT HIKING, TRAIL RUNNING AND LIFESTYLE | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 11 | |
| UK | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9½ | |
| EURO | 36 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | |
| CM | 22 | 22.5 | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 28.5 | |
| WOMEN'S SANDALS (not available in US half-sizes) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| UK | 3½ | 4½ | 5½ | 6½ | 7½ | 8½ | 9½ |
| EURO | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 |
| CM | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28.5 |
| WOMEN'S NSE TENT BOOTIE AND TENT MULE | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 6-7.5 | 8-9.5 | 10-11.5 | 12 | 14 |
| BOYS' OUTERWEAR, TOPS, AND BOTTOMS | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard * | 5 XXS | 6 XS | 7 S | 8 S | 10 M | 12 M | 14 L | 16 L | 18 XL | 20 XL |
| Height | 44" | 46.5" | 49.5" | 52.5" | 55.5" | 58.5" | 61.25" | 64" | 66.5" | 68.5" |
| Chest (2) | 23.5" | 24.5" | 25.5" | 26.5" | 27.5" | 28.5" | 30.5" | 32" | 33.5" | 35" |
| Waist (3) | 22.5" | 23" | 23.75" | 24.5" | 25.5" | 26.5" | 27.5" | 28.5" | 29.5" | 30.5" |
| Hip/Seat (4) | 24" | 25" | 26" | 27" | 28.5" | 29.5" | 30.5" | 32" | 33.5" | 35" |
| Inseam (6) | 18.75" | 20.5" | 22.5" | 24" | 25.5" | 27.5" | 28.5" | 29.5" | 30.5" | 31.25" |
| Sleeve Length | 20.875" | 22" | 23" | 24" | 25" | 26.75" | 28.25" | 29.75" | 31" | 32" |
| * Size ranges are also age approximations. Please use the measurements for the best fit. | ||||||||||
| GIRLS' OUTERWEAR, TOPS, AND BOTTOMS | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard * | 5 XXS | 6 XS | 7 S | 8 S | 10 M | 12 M | 14 L | 16 L | 18 XL |
| Height | 44" | 46.5" | 49.5" | 52.5" | 55.5" | 58" | 60.5" | 62.5" | 64" |
| Chest (2) | 23.5" | 24.5" | 25.5" | 26.5" | 27.5" | 29" | 30.5" | 32.5" | 34.5" |
| Waist (3) | 22.5" | 23" | 23.75" | 24.5" | 25.5" | 26.5" | 27.5" | 28.5" | 29.5" |
| Hip (4) | 24" | 25" | 26" | 27" | 29" | 31" | 32.5" | 34.5" | 36.5" |
| Inseam (6) | 18.75" | 20.5" | 22.5" | 24" | 25.5" | 27.5" | 28.25" | 29" | 29.5" |
| Sleeve Length | 20.875" | 22" | 23" | 24" | 25" | 26.5" | 27.5" | 28.5" | 29.5" |
| * Size ranges are also age approximations. Please use the measurements for the best fit. | |||||||||
Product Details
With a modern refresh, this classic TNF™, 28-liter pack for stashing your gear quickly and hitting the road now offers updated features and an improved suspension system for all-day comfort.
The main compartment features a padded, highly protective laptop sleeve and the front compartment is equipped with a tablet sleeve to protect and organize your electronics. Finished with easy-access, stretch-mesh water bottle pockets and an external bungee cord that allows you lash on additional gear.
- Classic 28-liter backpack updated with easy-to-access pockets and an overhauled suspension system
- The FlexVent™ suspension system features a flexible yoke built from custom injection-moulded shoulder straps, a padded mesh back panel and a breathable lumbar panel.
- Padded, fleece-lined 15" laptop sleeve in main compartment protects laptop from bumps and falls
- Large main compartment for books and binders
- Front compartment with internal organization has an extra padded tablet sleeve, a pendolier and additional secure-zip pockets
- 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs and shoulder strap webbing
- Two extended mesh water bottle pockets can easily double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw cell-phone access on one side
- External, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses or electronics
- Updated front elastic bungee system for external storage
- Comfortable padded top handle
- Sternum strap with whistle buckle
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