Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis

I love this backpack! I test drove it on an Amtrak trip prior to going to Europe and it exceeded my expectations. The best is the elastic cording...great for securing a rolled up jacket for easy access!

I bought this pack for my 16 year old daughter who is going on an adventure in Costa Rica this summer. It has a very dense padded back because it really is designed as a school backpack where you'd carry your laptop inside of that extra padding. If you don't want that feature, I'd suggest you not order this. It is really not so much a day pack for hiking and such, but more of a school bag for the computer-carrying student. It is awfully cute, and not too huge, which was what my daughter requested as many packs are enormous. I thought the features of it/ color styling (charcoal/with aqua straps) was cute and seems well made. Alas, I'm returning it because of the padded feature which makes it heavier and not as functional for her purposes. Zappos has the best customer service - returns are super simple.

When our backpack arrived we were happy to find that it was bright in color and exactly what we had hoped for. My older daughter had the same model that we ordered last fall and she was happy with how it stood up this past year. I highly recommend the women's Borealis backpack.

I recieved this back pack and fell in love with the color, support, and comfort. It holds all my college books and binders. The support and comfort in the backpack help me from walking back and forth to class and carrying a lot of books. There is such much room inside and I love the compartments it has to offer. The straps and back side of the backpack are soft like memory foam but yet they have such great support when carrying a lot of books. This backpack is perfect all around.

the more things you put in it, the more comfortable it gets!!

This backpack will keep your belongings together, safe and dry with a handy section for your laptop! Stylish too!

Love the handles which are certainly the most comfortable I've ever owned on a back pack. The curve is perfect, not allowing to dig into your skin. The color is beautiful. The only negative is the inside cushion, takes up too much room and makes the bag too stiff. I guess I shouldn't buy back pack with Laptop holder inside doesn't work for me.

Great backpack, bought for school and the occasional adventure. Great fit, love the comfy padded back - it is a little heavy without anything in it, but otherwise a great buy.

I purchased this for my niece to begin college. She absolutely loves it. All of the compartments make for organized storage, and her smaller frame works well with this backpack. She also loves the outside pocket for her water bottle and feels as though her laptop is secure inside the padded pocket.

When I got this bag in the mail, I was pleasantly surprised with the sturdy back that it has. The colors also look gorgeous!! I'm going on an overnight hiking trip (we're sleeping indoors) next weekend and I think this bag will be perfect.

Very impressed with the quality of this backpack. I would highly recommend anyone to purchase one of these, I bought 2. Outstanding functionality and durability.

This backpack is the best bag I've ever gotten!! I should have gotten this bag months ago!! I got the one that is black with green and pink and the bag looks exactly as depicted in the picture on the site. I can't believe how much I can fit in this bag without the bag looking bulky. I always hated the look of looking like a turtle with previous backpacks that I've had in the past but this backpack always remains small and compact. My laptop slides in perfectly into the laptop compartment. Stylish, lots of room, compact, and good for your back. This bag will last a very long time and I rate it 5 stars!!

Great backpack, use it for school. Carries all my heavy books and laptop. Love the pockets!!

I love the color and the padding on it. It's great on my back and perfect for my iPad. The padding on the bottom of the laptop holder is great when you put it on the ground so your comp/ipad won't get damaged. Love it

I purchased this backpack in "JAIDEN GREEN SMOKEY OMBRE PRINT". I have to admit that I was a little hesitant about the color, but was pleasantly surprised how great it was when it arrived. My laptop and books fit nicely into the bag and it SO comfortable. My only grip would be about the chest straps as they get in the way... would be better if they were detachable. Overall, I am thrilled with my purchase.

I bought the backpack for my high school daughter. It is the first time I have seen her wear a backpack with both shoulder straps on! she said it is the most comfortable pack EVER. She loves the look, I love the fact that she is standing straight.

I Iove the vivid color backpack. Sturdy and no doubt will live the outdoors. Yet has a section for computer with added protection. Very happy.

The backpack arrived quickly. It looks even better than online. It is obviously very well made. The colors are vibrant and beautiful. It holds everything I need with plenty of room to spare. I am very happy with the purchase.

Honestly best backpack ever! So organized and comfortable to wear!!

Excited for pack to arrive. Love the color! Seems roomy. Gave it 4 stars since I have not hiked with it yet. I like the lady friendly straps.

This was a gift for our daughter for Valentine's day; since I ordered it pretty late to arrive in time, I had printed & cut out the image to paste on the card...but, no, Zappos out-performed again, and delivered the pack on Valentine's Day. She's been using the pack daily since it arrived and she cherishes it - durable construction, stylish, pockets & compartments in all the right spots.

Bought this as a gift for my grandaughter. She has loved it and it goes to school and lacrosse practice every day.!! As normal Northface has done a great job!!

Awsome quality , fast and easy shipping , reasonable prices

Don't buy for school. The backpack is small and there is not a lot of space. It has very good back padding.