Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis

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!

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!

Love the quality and style

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

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

Best customer service experience!!!

It's great. I have been loving it so far. Planning to get one for my boyfriend as he is impressed by it too.

REASON I BOUGHT IT: I normally use Herschel backpacks for their nice simplistic style and swag. However, they're not very comfy when carrying multiple notebooks and a laptop. I bought this backpack on a whim because my back was actually sore from packing up my Herschel too much. I was nervous that it would look bulky, but it really doesn't. THIS BAG IS A DREAM! FEATURES: -It has a lovely laptop compartment with amazing cushion. It has another pouch for more notebooks and textbooks. It has another pouch that's about half as deep for pens, my phone, lotion, hand sanitizer, and more. Then it has a smaller fleece-lined pouch in the front where I put my wallet, chapstick, and keys. -Next, we have the unbelievably comfortable cushioning in the back of the bag AND on the straps. There are TWO side pockets for water bottles that both have straps for a more secure fit. FIRST USE: I packed it up with my 15" MacBook Pro, 2 notebooks, a folder, a thick workbook, my little Nike Zip Up Hoodie and other accessories & I could not feel a single pound on my shoulders. It also did not look bulky, which is a PLUS. OVERALL COMMENTS: In conclusion, I hope you added this backpack to your cart because it will be worth every cent! I am a junior in college and I cannot believe I am just now experiencing the luxury of having this North Face backpack. IT REALLY IS WORTH THE PRICE TAG.

I love this backpack! It is roomy and I love all of the pockets!

I use the back for school, before this one I had a Jansport backpack and they are durable but it hurt my backpack a lot and this backpack does not hurt my back at all. But it is a little small but it is so light weight.

I use this backpack for school and it's amazing! Super lightweight and comfortable!

I love this product amazing quality. My back doesn't hurt like it did when I had heavy things in my other backpack. Very good for travel and school.

I love the colors and the space this backpack has. It holds a lot and is very comfortable.

Great backpack!

It fits all my daughter's school stuff -- books, notebooks, lunch, etc!

This is my second Northface bookbag and I cannot say enough great things about this bookbag! I just hope I get 6 years out of this one too! This is the only bag I have found that is large enough to hold the heavy load I have to carry with college. As a future teacher I know I will get years of use out of this book bag.The pockets allow you to seperate things to stay organized. The built in laptop protection is awesome. The side pockets are the perfect size for a standard size water bottle. The color choices make it easy to find one to fit your style. This bag is so durable and you can wipe off the surface when you get something on it. I absolutely love this book bag!

Love this backpack! It's perfect for school with plenty of room for a laptop, notebooks and water bottle.

I use this backpack for school. It helps me organize my things and it has a lot of space.

I got this for my daughter and she wanted for so long and she is obsessed with the bag, the quality of the bag is amazing! My daughter uses it for school and its amazing.

I love this bag! My back no longer hurts on my commute to school!

Going to be using this for school but I'd totally take it on a long hike too if I needed more space than my smaller packs have. It's even sturdier than I expected (mostly the back) and comfortable.

I use this product for my classes. i commute to classes on my bike and this backpack is really light and comfortable. Really great product!

It has helped me a lot in school and keeping my shoulders comfortable after carrying lots of books.

I use the backpack for school and will use it for occasional travel as well but so far its been holding up well and I love the burnt coral and heather gray color as well as the overall design it's very practical and stylish.