What is the Gregory Border 40l Backpack?
The Gregory Border 40l Backpack is the perfect hybrid between a carry-on suitcase and a travel pack. Whether jet-setting for a business trip or heading off on a spontaneous weekend getaway, this bag keeps your essentials organised and easily accessible. Its structured yet comfortable design ensures smooth, hassle-free travel.
What is it made of?
The Gregory Border 40l Backpack is built with durability and comfort in mind. Every material used provides long-lasting performance while reducing environmental impact.
Pack Body & Bottom
Made from 600D 100% recycled polyester ripstop with C0 DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating, this fabric is tough enough to withstand the rigours of travel, from overhead bins to rough baggage handling. It is also PFAS-free, making it a more eco-conscious choice. The ripstop weave adds extra tear resistance, ensuring your pack stays in shape over time.
Lining
The interior is crafted from 135D polyester, with 40% post-consumer recycled content and the same C0 DWR finish. The bag's exterior is not only durable and water-resistant, but the inside is also designed to be lightweight, smooth, and easy to clean, protecting your belongings from spills or unexpected weather conditions.
Pack Hardware
The buckles and adjustment components are Bluesign® approved, meaning they meet rigorous environmental and safety standards, reducing harmful impacts on workers, consumers, and the planet.
Harness, Hip Belt & Lumbar Support
Designed for all-day carrying comfort, the multi-density foam and AirCushion mesh perfectly balance support and breathability. This foam ensures the straps and back panel contour to your body while maintaining airflow, keeping you cooler and comfier during long travel days.
Chassis Support
A multi-density foam structure is integrated into the pack's design to distribute weight evenly, preventing strain on your back and shoulders. This feature is handy when carrying heavier loads or navigating airports and city streets, as it helps maintain comfort and stability over extended periods.
What type of back system is used?
The Gregory Border 40L Backpack is equipped with the AirCushion Mesh Back Panel, allowing continuous air circulation. This panel helps minimise sweat buildup by keeping your back well-ventilated. The increased airflow ensures you stay cooler, even during long walks or when navigating crowded airports.
The ergonomic design of the back panel is tailored to ensure a snug and well-balanced fit, distributing weight evenly across your back. This design reduces strain on pressure points and prevents discomfort caused by uneven weight distribution.
Additionally, the padded mesh material provides a soft, cushioned feel against your back, absorbing shocks and reducing pressure points. This combination of features helps alleviate fatigue, making it easier to carry the backpack for extended periods without discomfort.
What are its features?
The Gregory Border 40L Backpack is designed for smart, efficient packing and all-day comfort.
Split-Case Design Opening
The luggage-style clamshell opening allows the backpack to open flat like a suitcase, making packing and organising gear effortless. This feature helps separate clean and dirty clothes, electronics, or travel essentials, making it an excellent choice for frequent travellers. The padded front panel adds an extra layer of protection, ensuring your items stay secure even when the bag is fully packed.
Airport-Ready Organisation
A top travel storage pocket provides quick access to essential items like headphones, passports, boarding passes, or sunglasses, allowing travellers to retrieve what they need without rummaging through the main compartment. The front secure zippered pocket includes a passive zipper lock, adding an extra layer of security against theft, especially in crowded environments like airports or public transportation.
Laptop and Tablet Protection
The padded laptop sleeve accommodates most 17-inch laptops, absorbing shock and safeguarding your device from bumps and drops. A separate sleeve for tablets or documents ensures that important papers or smaller electronics stay organised and uncreased. This feature is particularly beneficial for digital nomads, students, or professionals needing to carry multiple devices safely.
Smart Interior Storage
Interior zippered pockets with transparent mesh enable users to see their packed items at a glance, reducing the time spent searching for small accessories, toiletries, or electronics. This design enhances organisation and makes packing more intuitive.
Integrated AirTag Holder
The backpack features a dedicated AirTag holder, providing a secure and discreet space to store a tracking device. This pocket ensures the AirTag stays in place and doesn't shift around during travel.
Water Bottle Pocket
The redesigned side stretch mesh pocket offers a convenient spot to store a water bottle, ensuring easy access to hydration on the go. The elastic design accommodates bottles of various sizes, keeping them secure without adding bulk.
Easy to Carry
The padded shoulder straps ensure even weight distribution, reducing strain on the shoulders and back. The sternum strap adds stability and features an integrated safety whistle, which can be helpful for emergencies or signalling. For those checking in their backpack as luggage, tuckaway straps and a waistbelt keep everything streamlined, preventing straps from getting caught on conveyor belts.
Luggage Pass-Through
The pass-through sleeve on the back panel allows the backpack to slide securely onto a rolling suitcase handle, providing hands-free convenience while navigating airports or train stations. This feature eliminates the need to carry the backpack separately, reducing strain and making travel more efficient.
Features:
- Split-case, luggage-style access
- Exterior-access padded laptop sleeve
- AirCushion mesh breathable back panel
- Tuckaway shoulder straps & waistbelt
- Padded shoulder straps with sternum strap & safety whistle
- Front moulded grab handles
- Redesigned stretch mesh water bottle pocket
- Top travel storage pocket
- Secure zippered pocket with passive lock
- Interior zippered mesh pocket
- Luggage pass-through sleeve
- Integrated AirTag holder