Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis Tote

Gift to my niece. She loves it.

I like this bag, I just wish that it DID NOT have the backpack component to it. If I lift up the wrong end one side gets very long only because the bag and backpack part are interchangeable. I have a backpack already so not a fan of the 2:1. I'd choose something else if I wanted a shoulder only back. Didn't realize the 2:1 straps would be so annoying.

I purchased this bag to use for sporting events, but find myself using it almost every day. The size is perfect and fits everything I need. My only wish is that it had a few more zippered pockets for smaller items. It's water resistant and has kept my stuff dry in a downpour. I can convert it to a backpack when riding my bike. The side water bottle pockets fit every water bottle. It's pretty close to perfect!

My daughter uses it as her book bag at college. Works well and it's waterproof. My only gripe is the crisscross lacing on the bag tore after about a week and a half.

Tote is just the size I was looking for. Love the color

We use this to cart raincoats, blankets and snacks to football games so that it doesn't get soaked. Works great! Has more pockets than I thought based on the product description. The backpack feature is nice when your hands are full.

I love this bag, got lots of compliments from my coworkers. I use it for work and school.

I love this bag, got lots of compliments from my coworkers. I use it for work and school.

Love the pockets and size, wish there was some padding on the strap when using as a backpack, cuts in to shoulders if there is weight in the bag.

I use it as a teacher bag. It holds everything I need and I love all of the pockets.

kinda bulky and backpack mode is not really useful but overall good bag

Love this bag for travel I use it as a tote and book bag. Straps can't be adjusted so a bit snug book bag feel; otherwise functional beautiful bag.

I love it, I bought it while I was in the States and actually started to use it back in my country and I've realized it that has a scratch on the back of the fabric, but overall I really like it

Love the look and many pockets. Wish the straps were adjustable to allow better access as a backpack

Love the look and many pockets. Wish the straps were adjustable to allow better access as a backpack

I bought this tote to use at the gym. I wanted something on the smaller side and easy to stash stuff. This tote worked out pretty well. A little bigger than I need but I like the side pockets (good for a water bottle) and like that I can just open it up and dump stuff into it (phone, towel, etc). There are a couple of zipper pockets that are ideas for small things like keeps, wallet so they don't fall out. The fabric is a little lighter than I was expecting but should work because I don't see this getting used somewhere where it's going to get really bear up.

Second one I have bought perfect bag to bring additional items.

This is a very steady bag and I'm Happy with my purchase. This bag can be used on the shoulder as a purse and a book bag.

I got this for substitute teaching. It stays upright and hold a ton of stuff. I do wish it had a couple smaller more "organized" pockets (for pens, sticky notes, etc) but I just have a few smaller zip pouches thrown in for those things. I love that it is so easy to use the backpack straps, and that it is a great fit over the should as well.

Love, Love, Love!! I bought this bag to use as a carryon for my trip next year. In the meantime, it is being used as diaper bag for my 2yr old toddler. And I love it. It is true that the straps are not adjustable, but I love to wear it on my back. It does great with repelling all the juice and milk cups that we keep in the side pockets. This is big enough to keep diapers, wipes, a change of clothes, 6 baby dolls, a coloring book, pacifiers, and a partridge in a pear tree.... and we have not utilized all the pockets yet!

This is just a really beautiful all around bag. I use it as a tote and not a backpack. It goes everywhere with me. The white/cream color is just gorgeous.

I purchased this bag because I was in need of a stylish tote for my laptop. To see that it was able to easily convert into a bookbag was a plus! I gave this bag 4 stars because it would be nice if the strap part was adjustable ,to have a little extra room for my arms while wearing it as a bookbag and wearing my winter coat . Other than that I absolutely love my bag.

I use this as a diaper bag and it works great. I love the option to carry or wear like a backpack.

This tote is the perfect size for my laptop, small items, and drinks! Great pocket options for organizing. It's lightweight and has been nice to use in the rain and snow.

I love this bag for daily use. I work at a school and needed a bag to fit all the stuff I need for the day. It fits a coffee cup on the side pockets which I love. The backpack straps could be better.