Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis

My favorite thing about this model is the simplicity. It's has a good number of compartments/pockets, but not so many that I lose things in them.

My daughter loves it! Very sturdy and roomy. Comfortable too

Beautiful and sturdy backpack with a lot of fashionable options for book bag. HOWEVER, it is a little on the heavy side (for my teenage daughter), not a big deal. But the deal breaker for us is that it doesn't sit flat on the ground when she's filling or getting into it. Sadly, back it goes.

I use this backpack for two full size MacBooks, several notebooks, books, and supplies. Everything fits really well, and there's room leftover to spare for personal items.

At first, I wasn't so sure about this backpack. It seemed extremely stiff, as though there was cardboard behind each compartment. I also thought the buckles were very annoying and that the compartments weren't as roomy as I expected. However, after breaking this backpack in, I have slowly come to love it. The stiffness of the back compartment somehow makes it extremely easy to carry on the back, no matter how much or little is in the backpack - I never feel pulled down. The buckles aren't things that I have a use for, but I realized that they don't look that bad just hanging down. The compartments actually are very roomy, more than you might think from just looking. The best part of this backpack is how stylish and trendy it is. Since I wear or have a backpack with me for nearly 8 hours of the day, it is vital to me that my backpack looks appealing. This backpack definitely reaches that mark!

I got this backpack for high school and I couldn't have picked a better choice. The black color is so nice because it doesn't look dirty at all. Two very deep side pockets that hold water bottles perfectly. The straps are very supportive and have a waist and hip strap to take the weight off of your shoulders, which was especially helpful for me when I took this backpack on my school hiking trip where I was carrying heavy supplies for miles. The computer hammock sling is so protective of my computer, which was a very important quality for me. One big pocket, a slimmer one with great organization, and a small one in the front for my phone. I have wondered what people actually use the elastic on the front of the backpack for? 20/10 would recommend for students.

Wish the backpack had one or two more zippered storage pockets. The main storage compartments are deep and roomy enough for school supplies, computer, folders and notebooks. There isn't enough room though for two or more textbooks. The backpack can handle the weight if I did need to pack the books. Overall, very happy. The zippers on my last backpack broke and this product was recommended. Zippers on this product are very sturdy.

Purchased as a gift for my niece's 1st year in college. Love the color and quality

I use this backpack everyday for school and it is so comfortable. I love that there was a wide selection of colors to pick from and that it is a women's style backpack. I have only ever bought North Face backpacks before and this is by far my favorite style that they make.

I really like this product. It has a great compartment for laptops. It's very roomy and has so many pockets. I hope it lasts for the rest of time at college.

I'll never need another backpack! I feel like this will last forever and is great for a million different uses.

I love that it has Separate pocket for just a laptop sleeve. It has been very convenient. It also has straps for your water bottle which is very helpful. I use this backpack for school and work.

I had to send in my bag after the strap broke but the warranty process was very simple and easy. And the new bag is much bigger and seems more durable.

Love the design and colors, especially the lap top pocket

I use this backpack for school. It's great, I can fit everything in it and it carries light. It also looks super cute.

This backpack exceeded my expectations and continues to do so. I had an Eastsports backpack since 8th grade forming a hole and giving back pain. I kept being recommended this backpack by every classmate I asked. I caved and thankful I did. My 15 inch laptop fits in like a glove. All my books fit without hurting my back! It even fits my tall 24oz water bottle in the side-pockets perfectly. Only thing I would say negative about the backpack is I had to get it worn in as it came a bit stiff but now seems to have formed to my shoulders.

I used this backpack flying across country and as well as going hiking in the mountains. Very practical. Lots of pockets to carry just about anything

Kids today carry very heavy backpacks full of books to school. Plus, when they get to college they carry laptops. Over the years I have been through many brands of backpacks for my kids. Often they only last one school year. I bought my daughter a Borealis backpack from North Face when she was a high school freshman, and now we are replacing it 7 years later as a college senior. She made the mistake of trying to wash it at college and it got ripped in the industrial washing machine. I expect this second pack will last into her career as a school teacher. One feature she likes is the many storage compartments. Another is the padded straps that make it easier to carry the weight. Finally, it comes in a rainbow of colors, including her favorite teal.

I was using another backpack for college, but I was having to carry around a binder, 2 books, computer, pencil case and 2 water bottles and it was just way too uncomfortable. I got this backpack and it totally changed everything. I can put so much stuff in it without feeling like my shoulders . are going to fall off and without it looking bulky at all. Also my hydro-flask fits perfectly into the side pockets which is a huge plus. I absolutely love it. I already convinced my roommates of getting one.

I use this product when I work 4 days a week to carry my laptop, clipboard and essentials. Looks and feels great. Highly recommend!

Wanted a backpack to use for carrying books and my laptop without feeling pain in my back. The load still is heavy but with this backpack I feel like it's focused closer to my center of mass, and that makes it much easier to walk around. I feel like I can walk straight with this bag and don't need to hunch over to offset the weight imbalance. Also being that it's specifically for women, the straps are much closer together so that the bag is again closer to the center of my body and not resting on my shoulders, and this makes a HUGE difference for me personally. Though I originally got the black & reflective details as a style choice, I now realize it's also great for safety, they make me much more visible to cars from behind (photo attached). The amount of space is decent. I personally wouldn't want anymore than it has because I don't want to carry around more weight. Material feels VERY durable and what I would expect from the price point. Looking forward to using it long term!

I was worried that this backpack would be too big for me because I'm 5'1" and under 115lb. Although it does look a little big on me, the size is necessary for its features and practicality. I've been using the backpack for work and school everyday and I'm able to comfortably carry everything I need (ipad, notebooks, lunch bag, sweater, wallet, etc). I just recently took it on a 7hr hike and I was able to fit a 2L CamelBak bladder, a water bottle, snacks, sweater, walking sticks, and several other necessary items. The different compartments really help me stay organized, and I love the side mesh pockets because I can my phone and keys there for easy access!

The backpack is really nice. I bought it for my daughter and she loves it.

Love this back pack! Got it for traveling, it has multiple pockets so great for packing can't wait to use it!

Product is exactly what I wanted