Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis

Handy

Great backpack for a high school kid. Cushioned section safe for a computer.

The string thing on the back snapped after a month of use. I only went to work as well. really bad quality. Super frustrating.

Great bag but 2 big complaints 1) front pocket I'd zipper is half way up pocket so everything falls out of bag is upright 2) elastic strings get caught on things and are really annoying

It was a good backpack, but it didn't fit all of my school stuff, and the clip holding the little crossy part across the chest broke very easily. It was very cute, and I liked the way the side pockets held my water bottle.

Amazing and durable, I took it on a trip to Africa and it was able to stay very new and clean through the trip.

I've been using the North Face Borealis for a few months now, and it's honestly one of the best backpacks I've owned. The padding on the back and shoulder straps makes it super comfortable, even when fully loaded. I use it for both work and weekend hikesit handles both perfectly. The laptop sleeve is well-padded and fits my 15" laptop snugly. There are plenty of pockets to keep things organized, and the front bungee is great for throwing in a jacket or gym gear. It's also surprisingly durablefeels like it'll last for years. Only downside is the waist strapit's not super supportive if you're carrying heavy loads for long periods. But for daily use? It's fantastic. Would absolutely recommend for students, commuters, or anyone who needs a reliable, all-purpose backpack.

Love the look and versatility!!

Happy with this backpack. Seems high quality. Really like the color way.

this is a great everyday backpack. the laptop sleeve is really handy, plenty of space for a small backpack so i can just about carry everything i'll need on any given day. very comfortable, & the straps feel super secure & durable. i like that the dual water bottle pockets can fit even my large 32oz insulated bottle; unsure how long the elastic tie-downs will wear over time, but for now they're great. my only gripe is the organization. i wish there was just one more pocket to put things in, as the main pocket is so big that things can get lost inside, & the other pockets are too small, so i end up just throwing everything into the main pocket. also, would be very nice for an extra pocket to be towards the bottom of the bag for better center of gravity. overall, this is my favorite daily backpack i've used, & i've gone through a lot of backpacks. good space, decent organization, space for water bottles, tons of options for getting the right fit & strapping things to the outside

these backpacks are so cool

Purchased for my son for college this fall. He loves it and has already started using it. His laptop fits perfectly and is protected with plenty of room for other things. Our daughter had a Northface backpack in college and she still uses it. They last forever.

I got this backpack three years ago and I used it every day for school and I really liked it I think a typed up for a good reason I think it's worth the money and it's so good that my mom even got a matching one because she really liked it it's got padding on one of the compartments for like a computer which is really good and it's very comfortable I highly recommend this backpack

The backpack survived a trip halfway around the world I would say that deserves an applaud

Its the worst backpack you can find on the market because it broke inside and i wore it for a month

Used this backpack only for a couple of months before the embroidery started unraveling. Even if I cut it, it keeps unraveling. Reached out with warranty claim but haven't heard back yet.:(

Pink north face backpack is compact and even useful for hiking.

This is my third borealis I've had a couple years currently I use this one I have for work and it's an awesome day pack. It's blue. I love the material and it gets me to point a to point B. I love the leather bottom adjustable straps and the side cupholders seems very durable compared to the previous models. As far as it is standing up that's a game changer for me but the way you fix it is stretch the bag out. It will stand up on its own when it's filled so if you're looking for a workhorse backpack, check out the borealis plan on buying another one all the best. Have a great summer.

I own a Borealis for about 6 years now. Photo shoots, library visits, overnight stays, road trips...the bag's size and construction are not the problems. It's not meant to use on the PCT. What sucks is you have to lean the bag against something or it lays on the dusty or muddy ground. Maybe the bag has been redesigned, I do not know. But you should INSURE this bag does not have to be propped up against something to stand up. Huge miss by Northface.

This backpack was purchased specifically to transport my computer and water bottle on business trips. It failed in one of the two main objectives, not due to normal wear and tear or abuse, but rather due to poor design which they will not own up to. The thin mesh pocket (which they no longer offer on this same backpack for obvious reasons) failed to hold up under normal use. I am sure mine isn't the only one they rejected for warranty repair. I recommend purchasing a less expensive backpack elsewhere, at least when it fails you didn't spend a young fortune on it and wouldn't feel as bad not having over payed for an under performing product. The lifetime warranty is a joke, their solution was to offer a discount to get me to buy more products that have a history to failure which is not a motivation for me to buy any more gear from NorthFace.

I bought the Borealis for both of my boys when they were HS Freshman. My oldest just finished his Sophmore year of college and is still using his. But, I just had to buy my youngest a new one and he's only a HS Junior. So I'm not sure if the quality has dropped or if my youngest is just harder on bags. The crazy part is my oldest played football so I would think his would have had more abuse. They both traveled public transportation across the city. Either way I feel they held up pretty well considering the daily use and abuse.

Comfortable and helpful

Bought this backpack back in 2020 for college, it has survived all type of activities like school, work, travel, hiking, camping, it still feels like new and hasn't tear down. Great quality and overall build!

I use it for school. Plenty of room for all the stuff I need.

Material is not good. Its too thin. Seems like if i want to stick a pin it will just damage too much. Not like the other north face backpacks