Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis

Great backpack, but not enough room for larger folders for school. My 17 year old loves the Borealis, but is disappointed the zippers don't unzip all the way down both sides.

This product is so nice for school! Easy to use and you can pack quite a lot in the 4 pockets. I love the design and how detailed the backpack looks! My one on about this backpack compared to the Jester is because the Borealis is to be more complex and sturdy I believe it's a tad less comfortable than the Jester! So if you are going for comfort the Jester might be for you but I really wanted a big backpack! Love it so much! Thanks again The North Face!

Bought for my daughter after returning a similar version that wasn't big enough for all the stuff she totes back and forth to school.

The best thing about the Borealis Backpack is how much space you have to store anything! But it is a little expensive. With that said I would most definitely recommend to someone who is looking for a spacious backpack.

would love to have the option to buy a laptop or tablet neoprene case for additional security for hardware/equipment

I use this backpack primarily for school, and it works great!

I use the product for school, and I put all my pencils and pens in the front pocket. That gets very full quickly and it tends to make the backpack top heavy. When I set it down it falls over because the front is so heavy. The front pocket does not go all the way down so it makes it hard to grab things from the bottom of the backpack in the other pockets. Other than this, the backpack is very well built and it has been a great backpack!

I like the design of the backpack!

It's a very pretty design and good quality material, but it falls flat on its face and cannot stand up, the big and small pockets are way so tight I can barely get my folders out no matter where I put them, and the back straps are very rough and uncomfortable and they scrape my skin whenever I put my backpack on. It's a nice backpack and I was excited when I got it, but for such an expensive product I was very disappointed by how extremely inconvenient it is to use.

the backpack shipped fast; however, was disappointed that the backpack had stains and was not true to color. returned it a little over a week ago and still haven't been credited.

Ordered the exclusive color. Picture showed the back was baby blue however it did not come like that it was gray. They sent another one and said the picture is pre production photo. 2 Nd one was also gray website still lists it as baby blue. False advertising of color very disappointed

I previously owned a black/gold detail Borealis backpack, which I had for 3 years. This backpack remained in perfect condition, except for one very frustrating detail which other reviewers have noted- the mesh on the side pockets tore through in the first year of owning it. This is the worst quality about this backpack. I use the side pockets frequently for quick access and the fact that they wear out so quickly is such a let down. I repurchased this backpack in the TNF Black Heather/Silver Reflective (btw- this does look like the picture, it is a true black and not heather like the item description- I was hoping it would look like the pic so I am pleased). I wanted a style update and to get a new one so the pockets are fixed. If TNF had some sort of free/fast repair service even JUST for the side pockets, or if they replaced it with a sturdier material, this would be a flawless backpack. If I could repair the side pockets at a TNF store (maybe you can but I'm not sure) I might have this backpack for 10 years or more. I even purchased a different water bottle in the hopes that it would stop the side pockets of my new backpack from wearing down. It is a great backpack for school and fits everything I need. I have taken this thing across the world and used it as a personal item for flights and I can fit everything I need for a weekend in it. I've used it for hikes and daytrips and it is comfortable to wear all day. I really like the versatility of this bag, not only in function but in appearance. When you use it as a hiking backpack, it makes sense aesthetically- when you use it for school, it makes sense- when you use it for travel, it makes sense. Basically, you never look like you are carrying this ridiculous out of place backpack, no matter what you are using it for. Overall it is a very nice bag and a good investment piece for any wardrobe.

The color and everything is perfect on the bag the reason I'm only giving it 3 stars is because there isn't a laptop sleeve and I pretty much payed for that specific part sadly that's the only issue overall it seems very nice

Ordered this back pack for my daughter. When it arrived, we noticed the back side and handle are GRAY NOT BLUE. We called customer service and they said we could exchange for a new color or they could give us 10% off the bag and keep it. They stated the picture online is a prototype.

I got this backpack 40% off at the North Face outlet in Destin! I've used North Face for my backpack for the past two years and they have been really durable. I'm very excited about this one. I just wish it had a little bit more room and more pockets but I still love it. I definitely recommend it! Can't wait to use it.

i just got my backpack and it seemed great! and the. i watched a few videos about it to get a better feel for the backpack and it's supposed to have a laptop sleeve. which my backpack does not have. very confused why not???

I love this backpack for school and just using, it looks awesome and is extremely comfortable. It has tons of pockets and room. It is practically usable for anything with the second buckle, whistle, and the room. I love this backpack and I hope I can use it for many more years.

This bag is such an amazing bag. I bought it and loved it as soon as I saw it. great space for a laptop or ipad. fits a great amount of books.

I bought this backpack in October (2018) and use it daily, to carry whatever I need that day. I am not doing anything special just walking to about 10 minutes in the morning and at the end of the day. However, the side pockets, for water bottles, is already breaking and these are huge holes. Soon I won't be able to carry my water bottles. Additionally, it's pretty tall for a women's backpack. I'm average height, 5"3' and it's so tall with the laptop pocket that I find it digging into the back of my neck. I am really disappointed that I paid so much for a backpack and can't even make it to year. Please don't waste your money.

I purchased this backpack for my daughter for school--I've purchased other North Face products before, and thought the quality would justify the high price. Unfortunately, as others have mentioned, the mesh pockets/drink holders ripped almost immediately, despite light use. I called North Face, and was told that this was not covered under warranty, and we are stuck with a torn and expensive backpack. The backpack looked old right away. Very disappointed--I would not buy another North Face backpack.

i use this product for school this year and it was great many other students backpacks broke you can ripped but mines didnt and belive it is a good backpack for travel ,books,and other personal uses the only con to this backpack is there are absoulty NONE trust this backpack is good for anthor 2 years or so other than that ENJOY

I used this backpack everyday for all 4 years of high school, not to mention as a hiking pack in the Andes mountains, and as a general day pack in Rwanda. It worked perfectly as both a school bag that could hold a laptop and everything else I needed(most of the time) and a hiking pack that I could stuff all my layers into. I am currently shopping for a new bag for college, as this one is reaching the end of its life, and I found myself coming back here as other brands don't offer bags that can easily shift uses. This is the holy grail of backpacks.

After picking up this backpack nearly 5 years ago on a trip to Boston, the time has come for it to be replaced. My bag has been well-worn through its daily use alongside much travel; however, the durability and spaciousness have enabled it to outlast any other backpack I have owned. As I begin my hunt for a new backpack, I choose North Face without a second thought. I recommend this bag for anyone in need of a good life bag-- something comfortable and durable to get the job done.

Great pack for travel.. hiking, day trips, and airline travel. Perfect for easily navigating thru the terminal, and the beautiful garnet red is easily visible ( love the variety of colors, not just your typical black). Would purchase again!

I give this only 4 stars because it’s a great bag but not the bag for me. The back and straps are rigid, something that you’d need for a longer trip. I wanted a bag for short hikes and plane rides with kids so I went with the Jester, a lighter and more flexible backpack.