The North Face's Top-Rated Borealis Convertible Backpack Is 50% Off Right Now
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The North Face Borealis Convertible Backpack, $44 (was $89)
Why We Love This Deal
One of the most sought-after brands in the outdoor space is The North Face , but if you're somebody who likes to get the best price on gear, this seasonally transitional period can be a bit dry for noteworthy deals. Some just popped up at a very unexpected retailer, though—right now at Nordstrom Rack , a fresh discount on these top-rated The North Face backpacks has landed, saving shoppers 50% off the original price.
You can now get The North Face Borealis Convertible Backpack in blue and in red for just $44. While this appears to be an ordinary backpack, it can actually be configured into two different kinds of packs, making it extra valuable for the multi-activity adventurer.
The North Face Borealis Convertible Backpack, $44 (was $89) at Nordstrom Rack
The North Face Borealis Convertible Backpack.Courtesy of Nordstrom Rack
What Shoppers Should Know
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Size:17.5 L
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Color Options:Red or blue
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Material:210 denier ripstop
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Waterproofing:PFAS-free DWR treatment
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Best Use Case:This backpack easily converts into a lumbar pack for easier on-the-go access.
Two things take this pack beyond your everyday hiker. First, it's made with a water-resistant outer layer, but it also uses that same material on the inside for dual protection. Whether you're worried about keeping things inside your pack dry or don't want leaks or rapidly condensing ice packs inside the pack to get your surroundings wet, this pack has you covered.
Second, it converts into a lumbar pack. This is a kind of pack you can wrap around your lumbar region. The advantages of this are twofold: This arrangement makes it easier to grab things inside the pack without taking it off, and you get to say "lumbar pack" instead of "fanny pack," which this style of pack is admittedly quite similar to.
Who, then, wants this pack? If you're the kind of person who alternates between camping, trail running, and long hikes all in the same trip, this has a lot to offer for you. Just being able to swiftly grab a water or some trail mix out of the pack in lumbar mode makes this a good pickup. Based on my experiences in the field, I can also see botanists and entomologists enjoying this pack for sample collection exercises.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
One shopper's short review said it all. "It's comfortable, practical, and stylish."
Another said, "After receiving this backpack, I used it for a 5-day trip; it's a great size for stowing under the seat on the airplane." They loved how they could convert it to the lumbar pack for daily excursions during travel, too.
You can now get The North Face Borealis Convertible Backpack in blue and in red for just $44.
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This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jun 6, 2026, where it first appeared in the Shopping section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
