Category: Backpacks
The Borealis Trail is a recycled ripstop pack that can go from the trail to campus. It’s technical enough for day hikes and practical enough for school.
The recycled ripstop fabric feels sturdy without being stiff, and the pack handled both a muddy trail and a full day of classes without showing wear. The layout is smart too—my laptop slipped right into the main compartment with room for books and a jacket.
Took it on a short trail loop yesterday and the recycled ripstop held up fine against some brush, plus the layout works well for sliding a laptop in afterward. Only wish the hip belt pockets were a touch deeper for my phone.
It’s a decent middle-ground pack, though it doesn’t fully excel at either hiking or hauling books. The recycled ripstop keeps it light enough for a short trail loop, but the lack of a dedicated laptop sleeve makes campus days feel like a gamble.
