Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis

i have used this product for school for almost a year, and honestly it makes me feel so organized and prepared for every day because of the vast amount of storage space! carrying what feel like 20 pounds of books and things, i wouldn't call it comfortable, but the back support makes it bearable. overall super cute and stylish too!

I love this backpack, and I'm very happy with it! The only thing I don't like is that it doesn't stand up, which gets kind of annoying since I use it for school. Also, I got my backpack in white with coral detailing. It's super pretty but it's really hard to stay clean. I guess I should have been smarter and not gotten white! :)

I've used this backpack for travel and hiking. I love it for both. I got the charcoal color with purple accents. It was exactly what I was looking for. It's very nicely made and I think I'll be able to use it for a long time. The only thing that I didn't care for was the stiff back. I can't set it down without it falling over forward.

I love this product for my schools back pack! It holds everything I need and I stay very well organized. I have had this backpack just over a year and I have noticed in begin to tear at the bottom and sides of the inside.

Very nice and sturdy product. Bought this for my middle schooler. But it doesn't have enough room for all of her folders, and she doesn't even have large binders or textbooks. Would definitely recommend for sporting or leisure, but not for school.

Very nice quality, the only downside is its a little small. But it fits my school things very well.

I love that is has so many pockets but needs more space, and is really stiff.

I love this backpack! It is very stylish and comfortable, but is a little heavy. It is a great backpack and I would recommend it to anyone.

i live this backpack since it's very trendy around my school and the color i got is very simple but stands out. i got the heather blue because i'm very stylish! this is a very practical and confertable backpack and i highly recommend it!

I love this backpack. I have had it for about 1.5 years now and I take it almost everywhere. It is perfect to take on family trips or vacations, to conventions, to camp, and to school. the bag is fairly roomy how every it would be nice if it where a little bigger because during the school year I have to squish my 1inch binders to go back into the bag. the tablet sleeve in the middle pocket fits my surface pro 4 perfectly. however be warned that if the bag is over filled in the main pocket has to many books or binders the tablet pocket can be strained causing the tablet screen to crack. After the bag was broken in a little it was very comfortable. lastly I love that the bag is waterproof so I don't have to worry about by computer getting ruined when it is raining or snowing however if something is pressed against eh zipper when its raining it does get a little damp.

I love this backpack. Ive used a North Face Borealis for the past three years and i'm getting a new one this year only because I want a new design. The only con I have about this is the back pocket isn't thick enough and its hard to wash.

I bought this backpack two years ago and i am still in love with it. Nothing on the backpack has broken in those two years and i have never once had the urge to replace it. This is the perfect backpack for a college student that also enjoys weekend hikes. I regurlarly load this backpack between 30-50 ibs worth of textbooks and what not and it still feels comfortable on my back. the built in laptop sleeve is also amazing. My only complaint is that sometimes my shoulder hurts while wearing it, but i think that is due to the fact that the straps are not exactly matching in length. Overall, it's a great pack i would highly recommend.

Well I've just bought this so as the header says " time shall tell" but I have to say great internal design with plenty of little pockets which is exactly what I need, the laptop pocket is a very nice soft material which I just know is going to be kind to my msi Apache pro. However it feels extremely tight like they designed it for another well known brand in mind. Given I have a fairly bulky laptop I can't really complain too much and I'm sure it break it in with time! My only niggle is also strangely enough one of this laptops stand out features, and that is it feels strangely stiff on the back. I actually was a little dissapointed when I got it outside swapped all my gear from my old berghaus ( broken zip from contacting corners of laptop, which this pack shouldn't have since the zips aren't as constrained by laptops shape) and put this on to try it out, I honestly thought none of the padding was in contact with my body because of the stiff feeling it has. Rather like wearing a board on your back, I'm going to put this down to having a different make of backpack and time shall tell! And how also a outstanding feature? Well no sooner had I put it on then I realised OMG where's my laptop! I must have left it in cafe Nero! But I swear to god when I took my new backpack off it got reassuringly heavier as the weight shifted from my shoulder to my hand :) it was almost like some kind of Darren brown mind trick like I'd been deceived to its true weight by the power of hypnosis! So yeah sits nicely on the back at the same time. So only time can tell .

This is a well thought out bag. I love the Black Heather material - the Pamplona Purple is much more a dark mulberry color than the bright grape as picture. Lovely color but much more subtle a contrast. The main compartment is not as large as I hoped because the computer padding takes up more room than I would have thought.

Solid backpack! Lots of different compartments and big enough for slightly smaller than 15" laptop, a few notebooks, plus a set of clothes for going to the gym. Got this for my boyfriend's Christmas gift and he loves it. The only thing I don't like is that it has a super long backboard so that might be a hindrance for guys who may be a bit shorter (BF is 5' 10" and fits him perfectly). Other than that, no issues with the backpack at all.

I use this backpack for class every day. I love that it has fleece lined pockets and laptop sleeve. It could be a little bit bigger, but that's my only problem with it. Great buy!

I really like how this backpack has so many pockets but unlike jansport (my previous backpack) it doesn't slump out on your back and look like a huge turtle shell. It is compact and durable, good quality for the price. Would recommend to a friend.

Got this backpack as we are expecting our 2nd baby and were looking for a diaper bag alternative that both my husband and I can use comfortably and easily. The style will suit us both, although the capacity is smaller than I had envisioned.

Great for travel and the many pockets keep me organized.

It fits everything I need it too. It is very good on my shoulders

Used as school bag for an 8th Grader with a large laptop and tons of textbooks. Everything works well as advertised.

I use it for school and day to day activities. Works great in this purpose. It is super supportive when hauling books and such around.

Using it for moving stuff; light travel; Will likely take it with me to Hawaii

This is a great bag for college gear. I like the way it is designed for organization and has extra padding for a tablet. It has nice, easy access section for water bottles. I will be using this backpack daily.

This backpack will go everywhere, day hikes, long travel trips, and is very comfortable.