Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis

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.

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.

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

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.

The North Face backpack is very trendy in schools. Overall it's a great backpack with durability for kids using it a lot to and from classes and sports.

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

I use this backpack for school. I made a great choice of getting black color so it does not get dirty, the pattern is fun and the accent zippers in gold color give a nice touch to the design. I am able to fit my laptop, plus books, ipad and lunch box and still has room for more!

Look north face and especially the staff at the 5 ave location in NY

I purchased this backpack for my daughter starting college in September 2016. It was the perfect backpack with a stylish design, and held her Mac book inside with great protection from damage. It was extremely comfortable walking across Alabama's campus. Plenty of space for all her school stuff as well as a place to hold her water bottle and personal belongings. The BEST thing about this backpack is the EXCELLENCE IN QUALITY! Her back was stolen 3 weeks ago still looking brand new so I ordered her a new one to replace it! Can't find a better quality backpack for such a reasonable price!

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

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 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

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.

Ordering and shipment easy. I know Northface stands behind their product! This is why I choose to do business with them.

Product is exactly what I wanted

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