Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis

I love this backpack! So happy I bought it. The perfect size, just the right compartments, and I love the color combination. Most importantly, though, is that it is super durable and comfortable to wear.

This backpack is by far the best backpack I have ever bought. It is worth every penny! I am a college student and I am able to fit all my books, notebooks, folders and laptop with room to spare! I would definitely recommend this backpack to anyone who is looking for a good, well-built backpack.

This is a great backpack. Looks great, comfortable to carry. One thing - I wish it was a bit bigger. It can only hold a few hardcover texts, and I have 4 back to back classes.

I bought this book bag for high school. It can hold 3 binders maximum, but it has a lot of pockets for pencils, pens, etc. It is very comfortable and has lots of cushioning. It has a built in laptop pocket that would definitely keep a laptop safe.

I ordered this backpack to haul all my junk to and from law school. It's a bit smaller than I'd anticipated, but it's incredibly durable. There are numerous pockets for all of my pens, chapstick, and cell phone and a great, separate sleeve in the main compartment for my laptop. All in all, it's been a great bag so far.

Great backpack! A little small to fit books laptop and everything else in. But wouldn't want anything else for everyday use.

This backpack looks nice, but is too small to fit the average zipped binder and a pair of shorts & shirt for gym. Definitely no room for a lunch box. It also feels a little heavy even when completely empty.

This bag is so overrated. while it looks okay as far as style goes, it is not practical. It is wide but not deep enough so after you put your PC in, there is only enough room for 1 textbook. If you put just a little stuff in the compartment in front, it intrudes into the main compartment, giving you even less space. I am not even a college student, finished that already yet I feel the little stuff I do carry barely fits into the bag. If you are a college/university student and plan to carry more than one book and PC, good luck with that. Finally, the bag itself is heavy -- 2 lbs even with nothing inside. When you carry it half loaded with the handle at the top of the bag, it feels like a dumbbell.

Perfect! I took a gamble on buying this bag, but the gamble paid off. I was in the market for a backpack solely for traveling with. There is plenty of room for carry on and day pack necessities. Also, the two outer mesh pockets on the sides are large enough to hold one liter water bottles, which is excellent. Also, I got the Deep Water Blue/Mountain Blue color and it looks just like the picture. Very vibrant colors. First destination, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic!

Perfect bag for commuting with my laptop! Its fits my MacBook Pro 15" (2011), my lunch, and enough space for other "day bag" stuff - charger, cables, and other smallish things. Best yet, on the subway in NYC, I can keep it on my back, not feel like I'm getting in everyone's way. By the way, it has just enough room with a MacBook Pro 15" (2011) in a InCase NeoPrene Sleeve for added protection.

I love the adjustable straps on the side for additional support. Tons of room in this backpack!

Great backpack - very comfortable and spacious.

Unfortunately, this backpack is not the greatest. The main compartment is pretty small and does not fit much. It is also quite heavy when it is empty. Overall, I like the backpack and love the color, I just wish the main compartment was a little bigger

This backpack was a beautiful color and I really wish it would have worked...unfortunately I could barely fit anything it in for my 9 year old daughter for school. It's very small and very heavy. It would be great for the person who needs to just take a laptop and a few more things around but way too heavy and small for one who needs to carry binders and books.