Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis

So far I am very pleased with this backpack! You can tell its very sturdy. I have 2 teenagers that during an average school year go through at least 2 to 3 backpacks each. I have decided to go for quality, backed by a warranty. We will see, but so far, so very very good!

This backpack can fit sooo many things it's amazing. I love the color, size and the fact that no matter how many textbooks I carry, it's is still not heavy to the back. Will def recommend this to college students!

Absolutely love this bag. The pink was on point. Initially I thought maybe it was a little to bright but I love it. I love the compartments. They really keep ur stuff organized. Bag was a little stiff at first but I guess after a few times of stretching with books etc. it fellas a little bigger. Only thing is I believe the laptop compartment was made for a Mac so if u have an ordinary big laptop, you might have trouble fitting it in the spot. Overall I still think it's a great bag. Spacious, organized, strong, feels great on the back even when stuffed. Just an awesome bag I think.

Beautiful colors. Nice and neutral. Perfect for college student. Very roomy and special spot for laptop.

This backpack is so great! It's comfortable & fashionable! Plus it fits what I need for school and can be organized!!

I love the borealis backpack. It holds tons of stuff. I've been using it for school but can't wait to use it for hiking!

I just ordered my Borealis Backpack a week ago from here and I was so happy I did! Ive gone through many different backpacks throughout high school and college and have always been disappointed. I had an Underarmor one and a target brand one and both hurt my back and shoulders a lot! they hung so low and the straps ripped with in one year at least! I finally decided to take the plunge and buy this $90 backpack since everyone had one on campus. Im so glad I did, its light weight but still feel super durable, the padding on the back part and the straps are super comfy! No longer are the days of saggy sadness! I am able to carry 2 medium size books, 2 1 in binders, my Lilly Pulitzer agenda, my 13 in MacBook Pro (which btw fits perfectly into the laptop compartment, so anything bigger might not be ideal), a folder, my mac charger, plus many other small nicknacks like pens and stapler. I ordered it in the Passion Pink and its the mod perfect girly pink ever! I am in love, and will only buy North Face backpacks from now on!

I bought this as a daypack and a bag for school. The laptop sleeve is a bit small and at MOST fits a 15" laptop. There are plenty pockets to fill with school supplies or gear. When I pick it up and it feels really heavy when I put it on my back I barely feel it at all. I have a bad back so carrying a backpack is usually hard but this is the MOST COMFORTABLE pack I've ever had. It's breathable and has the best support and has plenty of room without feeling big and bulky. I have told all my friends about it, I've forced them to try it on and they all agree how amazing it is. I'm 5'6'' and it fits me perfectly.

Love this daypack in the Premiere Purple color. Perhaps my favorite daypack in my middle-aged life! (Didn't like the Magenta Distressed Plaid at all.) It's well-designed and comfortable for my 5'2", with lots of organizing pockets, and a neoprene laptop pocket that's padded at the bottom. The bungee cord keep it evenly compressed and compact when it's not full. Just please realize the pack is not that big and only 25 liters. It's a good thing it has the bungee cord to hold jackets, etc.

I can carry 3 1 inch binders, 2 folders, 1 spiral notebook, 2 small books, and a pencil case in the big part. Then my lunch box, and my iPad in the other. It's a great backpack for school and feels so light when you carry it. It's vey roomy.

I chose this backpack very carefully and for a number of reasons: I am a hiker, camper, cyclist, and a college student. My main use for this backpack is for school, although I do love that it is functional for many of the things in my life. One of my main concerns was the size of the pack. I am 5'2 with a petite frame. I wanted a backpack that didn't overwhelm me but could still fit my laptop and books. My 15 1/2 inch laptop barely fits in the sleeve, but it does fit. Definitely could not get any bigger of a laptop in here (the corners of my laptop can be seen against the top of the pack). There is a cushion below the laptop sleeve that offers protection from hard surfaces which is a great comfort. Overall the backpack has great sized pockets.I can carry all of my textbooks, notebooks, laptop and school needs with room to spare. It is just a little long on my small torso, comes all the way down to the top of my butt but that is not a huge issue since I'm more concerned with carrying all of my things. The straps are comfortable and secure which is great for cycling or hiking. There is also a place to snap a light on to the back which is pretty cool. One of my FAVORITE features about this pack is that it's compatible with a CamelBak bladder! At first I thought the slot in the top was for headphones, which I'm sure it could also be used for, but then I saw the guides on the straps for the mouthpiece of your CamelBak. Overall, so happy with this purchase and I expect it to last me a long time!

I absolutely love this back pack. I use it to transport my laptop to and from work nearly daily. The padding makes it very comfortable. It's also very roomy for plenty of items alongside the laptop. Cleans up easy and has a top handle. Would buy again and again.

It has very comfortable back padding and it looks like its made out of good material. The only thing is that the picture for the moonlight ivory/ miami orange shows the interior as miami orange it is actually grey not the color that is shown in the picture the colors are off. Otherwise it is a very comfortable and snug backpack.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this backback! It works amazing and I can fit everything I need for sixth grade! It Is also my lacrosse backback and it works amazing for that too! Even at a rainy practice I can count on my backpack keeping my stuff dry!

As someone who has had back problems in the past, this backpack is unbelievable! I received this as a christmas present a couple of years ago and it still looks brand new! This is by far the best backpack I have ever owned and I'm looking at buying another one just for another color!

I've seen a few reviews where people in general, complain about the style of a backpack but the issue isn't the backpack itself. The issue is that the backpack they tried didn't suit their needs. Don't get fooled by review stars being less than a five. Read the reviews and decide for yourself. This particular backpack is smaller than a couple others I own but that's what makes it perfect. It has a ton of room for its apparent size and what I mean by that is that I can seemingly stuff it full of things and it holds them perfectly. I carry an iPad Retina, an iPhone, a bunch of cables and adapters that I put in a separate accessory bag, wireless headphones, wired earbuds, a water bottle, a selection of writing instruments and a variety of things from my handbag if I want to go without a handbag for the day. Everything fits perfectly. I'm expecting a 15" MacBook Pro Retina to arrive next week and I bought a Speck case for it. The Speck case fits in the laptop pocket and zips without problem so I suspect I'll not have any issues fitting a 15" MBP into this backpack. I'll be carrying its 85W charger and potentially a mouse if I can't get used to gestures, plus an external wireless HD in a hard case of its own. I'll still have room for the bag of cables and adapters and oh yeah, some of my favorite candies too. My Borealis is a couple years old but you can't tell by the appearance. I bought the teal colored bag and there's not a mark on it. It's been with me through the airport and the hospital more times than I can count and I've lugged it around town as my primary backpack. I do have a 2nd backpack that isn't the same brand which I use when I have to load up to the gills for a long trip. That bag gets super heavy when it's packed. This one is manageably heavy for me. I'm 5'0" and for my size, this bag is perfect. If you're not sure whether or not the size of this particular backpack is for you, just go to your nearest dealer and try it out first. Don't buy it, then slam the backpack rating because it doesn't meet your needs. There are hundreds of thousands of designs out there on the Internet. You can't expect that all backpacks meet all needs. It's just not reasonable. Make sure you know what you want to put in the backpack and look for one that has sufficient space to meet your needs. My needs change depending on where I'm going and what I'll be doing so I have a couple of styles that I can choose from. I bought a Swiss backpack at a local office supply store and I use that one when I need ultra storage but for day to day for my needs, this one is perfect.

Like most of you i came looking for a new backpack for school. I need to know if the borealis would fit everything I needed. So I went through all these reviews looking for the answer. Since it 50/50 saying it fits everything and others saying to small. I decided to just buy the backpack and if it was to small i'd return it. I was lucky to get it on sale and in this pretty aqua and lime green thats not shown above. Now for the backpack. It fits absolutely everything. After your done stuffing it you think oh it could probably fit another book, after you put that book in it just keeps going. Heres a list of everything i put in it. 13in macbook pro with its case 1in binder 5 folder 5 notebooks a kindle And that was just in the main compartment. You can fit a lot more in the other ones. Im very happy that this backpack worked out because it pretty color and was on sale. I must say though its summer time right now so i havent actually tested it for school. But thats all the stuff i carried last year. It is also very comfortable to wear. In the store it felt really weird but as soon as you adjust it and stick things in it works. Also when its stuff it doesnt even look big at all. My only complaint is the backpack cant stand up. No matter how much stuff is in it. The back falls over which is annoying but i can deal with it.

I use this backpack on a daily basis for my classes at school. I currently take 6 periods and this backpack can fit everything I need. It is a little long for my petite body, but I love the features on it. I like the double straps in the front and how the built in whistle can be used for "Stranger Danger" haha! It also has these small reflective squares in the front that glow from a certain angle, so you can be spotted in the dark at night. It's not very noticeable in the day in the light. I have gotten this backpack in the Teaberry Pink color and I've got to say, it's color is virtually the same to the color on the screen when I picked it out. It is a little chunky at times, even if there is not that much stuff in this backpack, but I can overlook it's chunkiness with its practicality. Overall, this is a very lovely backpack and I will be using it for years to come; not just for school, but hiking too.

This is an awesome backpack and I use it all the time!

Definitely recommend this product! I had this backpack for four years and it was awesome! Carried it in college and I used it when I was travelling around Europe. Durable and long-lasting, it only died when there was a fire at my house and I couldn't get the smell out, but my laptop was in the bag and it was fine! I miss this backpack and I am ordering the Northface Surge II to replace it. I am sure I will like it just as much!

Excellent quality, easy to use and lots of compartments - which I love! Perfect size for my small laptop and a few folders/books. Bungees on outside usually holds my lunch and the small pouch on the top front is perfect for keys, gum, lip balm and other small items that you need quick access to. I think it will be perfect as day pack as well. Not too big, not too small, but just right!

Definitely a great buy, couldn't be happier. Thank you!

I am a college student and use this backpack for school. It is the best backpack that I have ever owned. I can barely feel what I am carrying on my back and after one semester it has held up incredibly well and still looks brand new. It is a great backpack and a great investment since it will last forever and is also good for your back.

Just as expected. High quality and stylish.