Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis

This was made for a smaller woman, not my 5'11" daughter for school. It was too small in the shoulders.

I CAN FIT ALL MY BOOKS FOR SCHOOL AND MY LAPTOP IN THIS BAG.

I use this on a daily basis to accommodate my needs. It is the third one I have had and will continue to use it and this brand..

I bought this to use for nursing school, and I absolutely love it! It's definitely a lot more sturdy and durable yet still flexible enough to feel comfortable. There is a huge difference between a generic Jansport backpack and a North Face , and the price is definitely worth it. There is enough storage for a laptop, textbook, folder, notebook, pencil case, planner, chargers, etc. LOVE IT.

Bought this for my daughter for her first year of high school. We were pleasantly surprised at how roomy it was.

would love to have the option to buy a laptop or tablet neoprene case for additional security for hardware/equipment

Bought for my daughter after returning a similar version that wasn't big enough for all the stuff she totes back and forth to school.

I use the product for school, and I put all my pencils and pens in the front pocket. That gets very full quickly and it tends to make the backpack top heavy. When I set it down it falls over because the front is so heavy. The front pocket does not go all the way down so it makes it hard to grab things from the bottom of the backpack in the other pockets. Other than this, the backpack is very well built and it has been a great backpack!

The best thing about the Borealis Backpack is how much space you have to store anything! But it is a little expensive. With that said I would most definitely recommend to someone who is looking for a spacious backpack.

This product is so nice for school! Easy to use and you can pack quite a lot in the 4 pockets. I love the design and how detailed the backpack looks! My one on about this backpack compared to the Jester is because the Borealis is to be more complex and sturdy I believe it's a tad less comfortable than the Jester! So if you are going for comfort the Jester might be for you but I really wanted a big backpack! Love it so much! Thanks again The North Face!

I use this backpack primarily for school, and it works great!

Great backpack, but not enough room for larger folders for school. My 17 year old loves the Borealis, but is disappointed the zippers don't unzip all the way down both sides.

Size is great and it seems like it will work well for school. Main complaint is the color is a bit duller than shown on the website but it has grown on me over the past two weeks.

I previously owned a black/gold detail Borealis backpack, which I had for 3 years. This backpack remained in perfect condition, except for one very frustrating detail which other reviewers have noted- the mesh on the side pockets tore through in the first year of owning it. This is the worst quality about this backpack. I use the side pockets frequently for quick access and the fact that they wear out so quickly is such a let down. I repurchased this backpack in the TNF Black Heather/Silver Reflective (btw- this does look like the picture, it is a true black and not heather like the item description- I was hoping it would look like the pic so I am pleased). I wanted a style update and to get a new one so the pockets are fixed. If TNF had some sort of free/fast repair service even JUST for the side pockets, or if they replaced it with a sturdier material, this would be a flawless backpack. If I could repair the side pockets at a TNF store (maybe you can but I'm not sure) I might have this backpack for 10 years or more. I even purchased a different water bottle in the hopes that it would stop the side pockets of my new backpack from wearing down. It is a great backpack for school and fits everything I need. I have taken this thing across the world and used it as a personal item for flights and I can fit everything I need for a weekend in it. I've used it for hikes and daytrips and it is comfortable to wear all day. I really like the versatility of this bag, not only in function but in appearance. When you use it as a hiking backpack, it makes sense aesthetically- when you use it for school, it makes sense- when you use it for travel, it makes sense. Basically, you never look like you are carrying this ridiculous out of place backpack, no matter what you are using it for. Overall it is a very nice bag and a good investment piece for any wardrobe.

I give this only 4 stars because it’s a great bag but not the bag for me. The back and straps are rigid, something that you’d need for a longer trip. I wanted a bag for short hikes and plane rides with kids so I went with the Jester, a lighter and more flexible backpack.

It's a really nice looking backpack but I believe it's a new model so the pockets are different than some of the other Borealis backpacks (I bought the black and white). If you don't put a lot of things in your bag other than a computer and a few other things then I would recommend. It's too small for school use.

Daughter will be using for college. Looks very sturdy and durable. She wishes water bottle pocket was larger (she carries a large bottle). And wish the straps were a little different design...maybe more adjustments in straps are needed.

I love this bag, it fit everything I needed for my freshman year of high school! It is just very big and the straps are somewhat itchy

The padded laptop section is amazing and really eases my mind about the safety of my laptop. I also really appreciate that the backpack is waterproof. Where's I go to college unexpectedly rains constantly, so it's nice to know my stuff is safe! The one thing I don't like is how my computer charger has to go in the middle section with my books because it would fit awkwardly in the laptop section.

I'm a high school student Anne I bought this backpack to use daily at school. I love the comfortable straps and back, the style, and the soft pocket that can be used to protect a phone. The only real problem I have with this product is that it doesn't stand up on its own. You have to prop it against something, and even then, it doesn't always work.

I originally ordered the ZINC GREY HEATHER/POWDER BLUE and upon receiving it, the colors were not even close to the online picture. I reordered the RABBIT GREY and it was as pictured. The many pockets are great and it is very spacious. My only complaints are that the hip belt is not removable and when you sit the backpack on the ground it immediately falls forward. The design makes it top heavy and then the front gets dirty. Not to mention it's just annoying.

I love this backpack. The material doesn't feel cheap, and has a lot of room for my computer, books and stuff. I've been using it for a week now and the only thing I notice that I don't like is that it is a little heavy that I had expected.

I use my backpack for extra clothes to take a bag to work or snacks. I enjoy using it

I use it for school! I go to school at a cal state it rewuires me to walk around campus long distances. And this back pack is so comfortable and once you put it on it feeks light. I love all the different compartments it keeps being my organized.

I use this for school purposes for my laptop and some textbooks. It's a great durable backpack that fits everything needed. I think it'd be great for hiking too because of the straps