Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

Great bag for traveling ! Comfortable and spacious

This is perfect for an everyday bag. It even fits a standard sized paperback in the miniature "laptop sleeve." I was also able to wipe coffee off without it leaving a stain!

This is an awesome backpack! I have always purchased North Face packs in the past and I decided to buy this backpack to carry my EDC items (and more) while I'm out and about. It really frees up my pockets. It's a small pack but that is one of its strongest features. You forget that it's on your back. I have used my Borealis Mini when I go to the grocery store, on walks, or out with friends. Overall construction and fit of the backpack is quality and I have no concerns about the longevity. The oversized zipper pulls are a nice touch when you want to open up the pack quickly. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a small EDC bag.

The backpack is adorable, but there are 0 water bottle pockets when TNF is advertising 2. One side literally doesn't even pretend to be a water bottle pocket, it's a phone pocket with a flap. The other side doesn't fit my slim water bottle in it, probably wouldn't even fit a disposable water bottle pocket. A bit disappointed that TNF is advertising 2 bottle pockets because it was a waste of my time ordering this knowing what it's really like. But if you can put your water bottle inside the bag and don't need to fit much else in, that would work.

I absolutely love this bag. Rugged and all the features a larger Northface bag but compact and able to be used for different needs. Happy I bought this.

Perfect size for what I needed it for

Bag itself is well made. good size. the rope/bungee cord thing in front broke when I used it the first time. North face also says they can try to see if its under warranty but customer is responsible for shipping fees. bad customer service

It's very cute and very practical I wish the side pockets were big enough to at least fit a water bottle

I got this to use as a purse/carry on. It's perfect.

I am surprised that I love this bag since it is Sooooo small. If it was 12L instead of 10L & actually had 2 water bottle pockets I'd buy it in every colour. I use this for short hikes or day trips (zoo/anywhere I don't want to bring my purse). For reference the ONLY water bottle pocket fits a child size contigo water bottle (if you really fight with it) in the VERY TINY water bottle pocket. I can fit a 12oz swell type bottle but they are tall & it looks a bit funny. The inside & front pocket I can get a larger water bottle, set of extra kid clothes, a few snacks, wallet & keys. That's it. Nothing more. As much as I like this bag I am really irritated with the blatant lie that there are 2 water bottle pockets. That is such misleading advertising & doesn't make me trust the company in any way. The 2nd "water bottle" pocket fits a tube of chap stick, maybe a set of keys. I wouldn't put my keys in this pocket as it has a flap not a zipper. There is not place on this earth where this pocket could be considered a water bottle pocket & clearly this has annoyed me, but for me it isn't a deal breaker. The quality seems good, the end of the bungee cord on the front was out when I bought the bag but I just had to re-tie the end inside the front pocket I might double tie these now since I know they are not designed well with a hard knot as they should be. If you put anything in the bungee check to make sure the cord is tied tight inside the front pocket or your item will be long gone. Also check the size before you commit to this backpack since it is very very small. Please make it a bit bigger North Face!!

Size is good for everyday use and it has many pockets.

I love my mini!!! It's super cute and spacious. I hey Loya of compliments on it. I will probably buy the black one some day

Versatile and durable product. Size is great for both myself or my child to use on short trips.

I love my mini!!! It's super cute and spacious. I hey Loya of compliments on it. I will probably buy the black one some day

I absolutely love this little backpack. It's structured nicely so it doesn't move while you're walking. It has just enough pockets and the extra chord in the front is great for last minute hats or gloves I need to bring with me. I barely feel it and I'm so grateful I switched from a flimsy bag to a quality north face product.

Recently I've been using it for when I take out my dog to play and do some training, a ball fits snug where a water bottle should fit PLEASE make this backpack with a BUILT IN HYDRATION PACK!

Love this for going on hikes and also trip. Very roomy.

Small and mighty!

Cute I love it received compliments

Borealis backpack is perfect for a hike holds water bottle and snacks. Love that I can clip my keys on straps.

I love the design and color way. This bag is good for my Everyday carry essentials.

This is a great bag! I used this bag for my cruise trip when I was walking around the islands and it is was comfortable to wear around, holds all items I need to carry, plenty of room to expand a bit, and loved the colors. Best investment!!

So cute and comfortable !!

I bought this for my 3 yr old daughter and she loves it.

Love it! So comfortable and cute! I wasn't aware there was memory foam on the back part of the backpack so I was very excited to see that.