The North Face Backpacks

Few packs are as recognisable as a North Face daypack — the contrast base panel, the bungee front, the FlexVent shoulder straps. The line-up splits cleanly: the Jester is the lightweight, keen-value everyday carry; the Borealis steps up with a dedicated laptop compartment, fleece-lined pockets and a removable hip belt; the Vault sits between them as a straightforward commuter pack; and the Basin 15L and 24L lean more trail than town. Deciding between the two big names usually comes down to laptop protection and load control.

Prefer minimal carry? The Borealis Sling and Jester bum bag cover hands-free days. For every brand of daypack we stock, see the full backpacks & daypacks collection, or browse the complete North Face range.