Perfect video! Some days ago I went to a store to try Borealis. I liked everything about it except that it was heavy. If it was lighter I would probably get it.
@BackpackiesАй бұрын
Thanks! All that extra padding, bungee, and fleece on the Borealis really don't do it any favors with weight. It's definitely a trade off.
@RuiWang-o8y29 күн бұрын
Love your video, deadly! Can you make a video to compare Patagonia Refugio 30 and Osprey Nebula 32?
@CATOHUNTER00725 күн бұрын
Yess that needs to happen
@JiraTicket-zz6bhАй бұрын
I am still thinking of Refugio being better. But I am wondering about weather resistance.
@BackpackiesАй бұрын
They both have about the same weather resistance: DWR coated water-repellent exterior fabric with exposed fabric zippers that aren't protected by any rain guards. The only advantage the Borealis has is that the front exterior pocket zipper faces downwards and is hidden, which gives that pocket a lot more protection in the rain. Both are good for light rain but would get nervous in a heavy storm. Hope this helps!
@deadnorwegianblue61417 күн бұрын
@@BackpackiesI once put a wet umbrella (I shook the water of it before) in the side pocket of Borealis. I kept it there for like 20 mins while I was doing shopping. The water leaked into the main compartment, making everything wet. Never happened to me before in any backpack. Making the side pockets not mesh and without any hole plus putting the bungee cords over them is what caused it I guess, trapping the water. I consider the bungee cord over the side pockets as the stupid design idea. Overall, I’d say Borealis is terrible. Refugio wins it for me.
@Slovil_MCMXXXIV12 күн бұрын
@@deadnorwegianblue614I usually strap it under the borealis and never had any problem with that method
@MunroMcLaren26 күн бұрын
I have the older Refugio from 2017.
@narimangurbanov6747Ай бұрын
Which one you prefer personally and why? :)
@BackpackiesАй бұрын
Good question! The Borealis if used for a daily laptop/school/work backpack because of its organization. The Refugio if used for hiking, travel or in situations where weight matters.