Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis

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.

Love the design and colors, especially the lap top pocket

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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 use this product for school and travel. Very roomy, comfortable and love the design!

Product is exactly what I wanted

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.

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!

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

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.

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

Love the quality and style

I have used this backpack to travel and for classes. Holds everything I need it to. My computer books and travel items fit securely and I never worry about items in bag. Looks great for career and personal use. Absolutely no cons

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

i use it to hold all my school supplies and it fits everything comfortably ex. textbooks notebooks and pencils