Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis

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.

I love the look of the backpack but it has terrible quality and is not very attractive when you put items in the backpack.

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 am currently enrolled in Nursing school and we have about 10 text books we used in the quarter, along with our laptops, notebooks, and binders. I had purchased another companies backpack, which did not hold up. After receiving the North Face backpack, I could tell it was a lot more durable. I had a small manufacturing defect where the material behind "The North Face" stitching was bleached out, but North Face gave me the option of returning and exchanging or getting 20% refunded. All in all, I think this will work for my needs in school as well as if I ever want to go day hiking,

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 bought this after my Swiss backpack broke (after six years of use) and seeing it on campus a lot. I liked the pockets for organizing all the personal things I keep in my backpack (pencils, pens, calculator, hand sanitizer, chapstick, hair ties, phone charger, ect) However, I was immediately disappointed when I saw how putting things in the front pockets limits and crowds the room available in the main compartment of the backpack. I don't even have my front pockets close to full, but it still makes it impossible to easily pull out things from the main compartment. I have to sit the backpack down, hold it upright, open the compartment all the way, and then dig around and push back the front compartment in order to pull out anything from the main compartment. I also hate that the backpack doesn't rest in place like a normal backpack does. It's so hard to hold it in place to pull anything out because it keep falling forward. The protective sleeve in the back compartment is too stiff and too long, so no matter how much weight you put in the front, the backpack always falls forward when you put it down. This is a huge pet peeve because, again, it makes it hard to pull anything out. I hated the protective sleeve so much that I actually tried making a small cut in the area to see if I could pull it out. You can't. I just feel like I spent way too much money for a below average backpack. I probably wouldn't have bought this if I'd known what a hassle it was to put things in and pull things out of it. Really not worth the money. Probably better off getting a $60 backpack from Swiss or Jansport.

I used it to travel, the front strap broke the first time I used the backpack. Cheaply made and kind of upset that I paid this kind of money for something that broke so easily!! Now I'm reading that I have to pay for shipping and for it to be insured to get it fixed! North face should have to pay for shipping on its own defective product, not the customer. Will never buy a north face backpack again if this is my end result with customer service.

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

I use this backpack for school. Generally, it has enough space for what I need but if I try to put in a textbook it gets a bit difficult. I love the water bottle seatbelt, it's super convenient and the side pockets are a great size. The backpack is really cute and seems durable though I've only had it for a few months. The only problem is that when I set it on the ground next to my chair, it ALWAYS falls over on its front and doesn't stand upright like I wish it would.

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 the Borealis backpack from 2014, and it lasted five years, until finally wearing out. I loved that backpack, and decided to replace it with the recent, updated version, but the design has been altered. The front pocket makes the backpack very top-heavy, causing it to fall over when it's sitting on the ground, or opening the larger pocket completely when trying to take out supplies. The design is not practical, and is frustrating when I'm in a hurry, or just trying to get a couple things out of the backpack. I'm extremely disappointed, as I was excited for this backpack to last another 5+ years. I do love the colors, though. I use it for classes, but it seems like it would be great for adventures as well.

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