Customer Reviews The North Face Women's Borealis

I'm a bit disappointed that the women's bag is so much smaller than the men's borealis. I bought this for my daughter to use for school. My son has the same bag but for men. It fits everything perfectly. So we thought this would work for my daughter. I know I should have looked closer at the measurements. But women have just as much stuff if not more than men. We don't need smaller bags. Also, the layout of the accessory pickets in the front are not ideal. They are at the top. When full, it impedes placing items in the large main pocket. It also makes the backpack top heavy and bulky-disproportionate to the bottom part of the bag. She already carried it to school or I would return. Overall, I would not recommend and I would not repurchase.

It's durable and looks nice, but it doesn't zip all the way when I store my 15" laptop in the laptop compartment. Then when I fill the accessory compartment, and put my glasses in the hidden front pocket, it makes the top portion of the pack too "fat". This top part constricts the whole pack, so I can't fill the next compartment. Overall the pack feels too tight. I'm a little underwhelmed.

My girls had a Borealis Backpack for school. The first one is still in great shape but it was white. It got too dirty to clean any more, therefore needed to replace with another one. Thought I bought the same one but this version is smaller. Get the Borealis version, its bigger, NOT the Women's Borealis if you need it for school. School Stuff barely fits in this backpack, can't add any additional things like sweatshirt or even bigger water bottle, or lunchbox. You can in the Borealis version. No space at all in the Women's version. Very disappointed that it wasn't more clear in the description. Not sure why NorthFace has two different backpack sizes with same name. They should have named it something else, not Women's Borealis. Very upset and disappointed about the difference. That's a lot of money thrown out of the window when these are supposed to last through High School and College. The 2nd one we got a year later has torn shoulder straps after 3 years of usage. Looks like the newer versions quality keeps getting worst. :(

I use this for school and there is not quite enough room for all of my books, it could be a bit wider.

When it arrived it was deformed on the back & years later they still won't fix it. Horrible customer service, nobody is willing to help or fix their mistakes. I won't buy from North Face again!

My daughter loves her new backpack for high school. So great to have the laptop sleeve to protect her device. The only thing we wish is that the side water bottle pockets were slightly bigger because it is a super tight squeeze to fit a large hydro flask bottle in once her backpack is full. I do have to give North Face a huge shout out for standing by their products, honoring life time warranty and excellent customer service. Her previous backpack had a rip in the side mesh so we sent it back for repair. They let us know that they no longer carry that style backpack and emailed a gift card to purchase a new one! You get what you pay for and we will continue to buy NF for this reason. Thank you!

I use this bag for school and it is perfect because it fits all of my textbooks, necessities, and has a protective barrier for my laptop! It is also perfect for hiking, and has a nice pocket that holds my large water bottle!

High school

It's smaller compared to the regular Borealis backpack. So i'd say if you are not an adult this bad could work otherwise it feels a bit tight.

I wish I could like this backpack, but the pockets are up high. When you put stuff in them, it causes the backpack to tip over. Frustrating......

Just what my granddaughter wanted as she heads off to college. This is the only item she wanted and was super excited when the backpack arrived. Sure it will last for several semesters of college life.

I love it. The bungee things are great for holding things too!

My daughter uses this as a school backpack. It is the perfect size, all the right compartments.

Great quality and look.

This is being used for my daughter's school. The backpack is light weight, comfortable to carry, and roomy with lots of pockets. She actually has this same backpack prior in another color and loved it so much!

A great back pack for my granddaughter's first day of middle school.

I used this backpack for school and it was really good. I am already thinking about buying it again this year

Sturdy and plenty of space. Black matches everything!

Backpack is perfect! My daughter thought it was white, but loves the light blue/dark blue combo much better!!

Love the look and versatility!!

This is actually the second one I've purchased of this backpack. The first was for one daughter's school backpack at the beginning of the school year. As her twin's backpack (another brand) started falling apart, she decided to get this one in another color of course. These are so well made and looks good.

Honestly love it, looks nice and us great material. I feel nice going into the office.

Please make a mini in this color, and water bottle bag to match.

Nice size pack for a long or short day hike with the dogs. I can carry treats, a water bowl, snacks for me, a wind and rain jacket. Also, 2 outside pockets for bear spray, etc. The cables are great for lightweight stuff. nice padding in the back. Beautiful, purply, blue color, nice quality.

This product is my favorite! Y used it for everything, yo travel is amazing. So comfortable, the size is perfect, I can bring with me all that I want, the place to the water is my favorite, very good!