Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis

The Backpack was great for my daughter for school. She feels that it meets her needs and her computer fits in nicely

Use it for class. The middle pocket could be a little bigger. Also the colors are different from the picture it's significantly darker in person.

I love how this product is durable and gets the job done!

I use to have a Jansport ... but Northface is so much better!! One thing I have a problem with is that my backpack doesn't stand up straight ... I don't know if it's just my backpack or all Northface backpacks do this lol ... It make it harder to just throw and slide my school binders and material in the backpack since it doesn't stand up by itself. If anyone knows how to fix this problem please let me know!

I've been using this backpack at college and have been very pleased with it. It holds a lot of stuff but is still less bulky than other backpacks I have tried.

I love the style of the back it's super stiff the first 2 weeks but I believe after a while it's should soften up. Also the main compartment doesn't stretch wide enough to put a lot of books inside currently it fits my binder and to books but I have to force them in a bit. Otherwise it's a great bag will last for a long time

The comfy straps make for a easy carry when I have my twenty minute one way walk to school everyday.

It was time for a new backpack and I made the best choice going with this one.

I like the size and the color.

On about August 1st I decided I needed to order a new, and fresh backpack, because school would be starting on August 16th. The backpack I had prior to this one, was 4 years old and had been torn up by my dog. When I decided that I needed a new one, I immediately thought about buying a North Face. The brand is very well known and has many different products. My last backpack was still in great shape despite the ripped strap because of my dog, and I think because it was a North Face backpack it stayed in good conditions. This brand can be a bit pricey but it is well worth the expense. These backpacks are very spacious and durable because they are well made. My backpack was a black one with rose gold strings, but there are so many different color options to choose from and styles to choose from. I went with the basic Borealis backpack for school, but they have different styles that can be used for different people and different situations. I ordered this product and received on the exact date it said it would arrive and it took less than a week! One disadvantage I would say is that they are a little pricey but you do receive a backpack that will last years and that is super sustainable for many different conditions. That's why I recommend this company for backpacks. I have bought several products from North Face and have always been extremely pleased with my purchase. I hope that everyone will be able to enjoy these backpacks just like I do!

I bought this upon returning to grad school -- I love the North Face and have been using their products for my entire life. I can't think of a more durable brand. This backpack looks good and was approved by the ACA which was why I bought it. The laptop sleeve is nice but I think forces the other pocket (where I keep my binders) to be smaller, however, to be fair I try to cram a lot into my backpack. The amount I can fit into my backpack is probably the maximum I should be carrying on my back. Overall great brand for outdoor and practical use.

Very comfortable!!! Plenty of room for books and computer! Just wish there was a bigger pocket in front for pens , calculator etc. but overall extremely pleased !

i recently bought this for school and i love it!! the design is really good and i love the colour! the only thing i dislike is the lack of storage. i had to take out a few things from my old bag because they couldn't fit in this one. and the straps are sort of uncomfortable but, other than that, i'm really satisfied with my order!! i could fit 1 2in binder, a textbook, two books, two sketchbooks, and probably a bit more in the main pocket in the laptop sleeve, i have a notebook, a folder, a pack of candy and gum, and a thin pencil pouch. i also hide some of my keychains in there!! in the front pocket, i have two pencil pouches, a calculator, and two highlighters so far. it'll fit much more though in the side pockets, i have a 25oz water bottle and an index card holder

I use this for school and it fits everything I need. I wish it could fit more binders.

It is a great overall backpack. It is a little stiff, but I know my laptop is being protected.

I use this back pack for school. I take it with me to various places to work on school work & it is comfortable every time I put it on my back. It is also very good quality & a great style!

I have two of the past season Borealis designs and getting this new one, I hate the fact that the second pocket from the front doesn't go all the way down to the bottom of the bag. It makes the backpack VERY top heavy and doesn't fit all my smaller things that normally went into that second pocket. I wish I could return it for the past season design but I can't anymore!!! Why would you guys take away all that space!!!!

This backpack is awesome! It has tons of pockets and they are all a decent size. The laptop area is a great size and seems protected. it's also super comfortable. If you're a student who doesn't need=d a laptop everyday you can definitely use it to hold notebooks. Also, it's super comfortable! The only issue is that the main compartment is a little bit small, but it still fits most things. it's only an issue when you have a lot of notebooks, folders, a binder, and a large lunch box. Other than that thoiugh, it's pretty great.

The backpack itself is very aesthetically appealing. Perfect for holding a lot of stuff and you wont even feel the weight! Only problem is it hurts to wear it on bare skin or on just one shoulder.

I liked the overall design and style of this bookbag. What I regretted after my purchase was not spending the extra $10 for the Recon design instead. I didn't like how this bag only had those stretchy strings on the front and I couldn't really use it for the best benefit. I would have rather had another pocket or two on front. It also seemed smaller than I expected and that was another reason why I would have rather gotten the other bag intead. After contemplating about it, I decided to return it and purchase the larger bag with the pocket in the front.

Bought it for my daughter. She loves it, but it is heavy once she puts her stuff in it.

My daughter loved the colors! It looks so cute and it so comfortable.

Bought both the Women's Borealis and the Women's Recon backpacks to compare, and bring the better one to college. The Recon is supposedly bigger and better for outdoors and such, but I found the Borealis to fit the same amount of books/school supplies/shoes/etc. The water bottle pockets on the Recon were too deep for me to get a water bottle in and out while wearing it, but the Borealis's pockets are great and I can easily get water on the move. The elastic straps on the front are also good for holding things like jackets or shoes. I only have two complaints, which are the straps and the fact that the backpack does not stand up easily. It needs to be leaned against something, but sometimes it just falls. The straps, as many other reviews noted, are very stiff and hurt when worn for too long. I have only been using the backpack for a week so hopefully they loosen up.

Very attractive bag...My daughters only complaint was the padding on the straps was hard and not as soft or cushioney. Im hoping with use they will soften up.

This is my daughters second North Face bookbag and we are very happy with the product