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3,236 total reviews
The North Face Borealis

Review Breakdown:

82%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

12%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

3%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

2%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

2%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

67%"Felt true to size"

100%"Felt true to width"

100%"Excellent arch support"

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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
Spacious, comfortable backpack that's good for trips and hiking. It's a little big for everyday use, but still does the job.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
I bought this for my daughter for her school backpack. Looks sturdy and well made to hold all of her heavy books.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
Got this hoping it will last me all four years of college. Haven't really used it yet but it fits my computer (has a false bottom) and has a secure water bottle holder.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
This Backpack was so cute and pretty.I didn't get dirty fast it's my 3rd day and it has black stuff on it.It is kinda of hard to stretch it but it has lots of space I can put 2 full size perfumes in one pocket. Love it overall.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
The last North Face book bag lasted my teenager two years, she isn't rough or abnormally hard on any of her things either. I do hope that this one lasts her longer.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
It's a great bag - would like more choices like larger backpacks (29+ Liters) because this style is great but can be a little small when adding binders and computers.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
My daughter was so excited to finally get her NorthFace backpack! Great size for a seventh grader!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Love the style and materials except the laptop compartment which barely fits my 15 inch laptop. I have to return it and I’m going to order the Borealis men’s version that’s a bit taller according to the online measurements
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
good amount of space
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
WIsh the fabric expanded more, and that the water bottle pocket on the sides were more expandable/larger. The water bottle pocket does not fit large bottles.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
Mostly awesome. It seems really well made and like it will last a long time. The only short coming is that its less spacious than I expected- it fits my work laptop but it takes some tugging on the zippers. I can fit my purse, lunch box, and water bottle- but thats it. No hope for adding umbrella, cardigan, hat, etc etc. Serves most of my purposes and seems like a relatively good value for price.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
This backpack is definitely a backpack. Truthfully i don't really know if it is worth the price, however I have only been using it for a week. I think the price of the backpack can be seen in durability and the fact that it is water resistant. The design of the backpack makes it feel like it isn't very spacious, but it can hold a good amount of things, but everything is very squished
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
Well built, lots of pockets. One minor complaint is that I wish it expanded just a little more. With the bungees, I thought they would be a little more functional; so you could have a 'bigger' pack when needed, and the ties would compress it when not. I was hoping to use it more for travel, and less for work, but for work it will be good.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face USIncentivized Review
I love the product. It had a lot of room to store all my things and is great for school or traveling. However I wish I'd had more room is the water bottle pockets and a water bottle is a little hard to fit into it
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face USIncentivized Review
I previously had the Jester for the past couple of years, until my dog chewed on the straps. I am very glad I spent a little more on the Borealis. It is stiffer and so stands up and isn't constantly tipping over like my old backpack did. I love all the pockets and it is really cute. My only complaint is that there are no retention holders for loose straps, and there are a lot of straps. So the extra lengths are always just hanging and flapping around. Really annoying because I sometimes wear this on my motorcycle and I can't have a loose strap dangling near my wheels like that.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face USIncentivized Review
Love the color and pretty good space to just if you have a big water bottle beware small water bottle pocket
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face USIncentivized Review
The bag is sturdy and of good quality. The colors are vibrant as shown in the picture. When filled partially, the items bunch up at the top however and the weight distribution can be uneven. No complaints otherwise. I was able to fit two 13' laptops in the back compartment.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face USIncentivized Review
The bag is sturdy and of great quality. the colors are as shown in the picture. The items tend to bunch up at the top if you fill the outer pocket. If you don't have items that are close to the bottom of the bag, the bag will not stand and might tip over even if it is resting against something.I was able to fit 2 13 inch laptops in the laptop compartment. I can also fit a whole puffer jacket in the outer bands of the bag.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
I used this backpack last year for my senior year of high school and I loved it! I'm happy to say that I will also be using it in college. I could fit my laptop, folders, a notebook, my pencil case and my water bottle. My only complaint would be that it is a little heavier than other backpacks because of the thick padding on the back.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
Will use for school backpack. Seems a little smaller than what I expected but will probably do the job.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
This is going to school every day. It's a perfect size for all the books needed, a jacket, water, and those little odds and ends you need during the day!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
I'm going to be using this bag as my school bag for school. It should fit all my books and items but it is smaller than I expected.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
My kid has to take PC to school. This bag is good for the use because compartment for PC is prapared and sturdy. And my daughter likes this design and color ver much. Weight is a little heavy for kid to hike.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
Excellent style of backpack. The color was a little more muted than it appeared online. Would love some brighter color choices. Overall best backpack design
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
I use this backpack when I travel for work, but also for camping/hiking. It's got a nice range of pockets/organizational features. The only downside is it's a bit too long in the back for someone my size (5'2", shorter torso).
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