Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

It's the perfect size for an afternoon adventure, be it hiking or going to the fair. It holds all of the necessities, but has spare rooms for some additional items.

Perfect for day to day use. Great small size for my kid's day trip or playground supplies.

I use this as my purse! As my shoulders were hurting from my purse strap bc I carry a lot of things. This fit everything I keep in my bag. The "water bottle" pockets don't fit water bottles, however I stash electrolyte packets on one side and phone on the other. The main compartment does fit both 32oz and 40oz owala water bottles. I use a carabiner to carry my water bottle on the daisy chain. I grabbed this one and bunch of similar bags/slinga at Scheels dumped out my purse and chose the bag that fit everything.

I bought this specifically for Disneyland visits as I recently started my first annual pass so know I'll be going often. It's roomy enough and easy to organize in the pockets all the essentials to take plus more. And is small and light for my small older frame.

Would absolutely love this in brown!

I like my Borealis Mini Backpack very much. It does almost everything I was looking for to be able to take what I need on my daily walks. The side pockets are pretty much useless, because they do not give you enough room to put anything in them but a piece a paper, Kleenex & a pen. Water bottles will need to be carried inside the bag, but I am able to take my wallet, my plus size iPhone, a snack and my keys. The cords on the outside can be used to stuff your mittens, hats and the like. But nothing heavy like a water bottle because it would probably just slip out. It comes in some nice colors as well. I think if the side pockets could be improved I would buy another in another color.

I returned this because it was MINI. It's tiny. It looks a little odd on an adult because it is so small. With that said, the construction is great. Materials are good. If you want a really small bag, this is it.

It has well organized compartments, fits more then you think. I do wish the water bottle pocket was bigger (it holds only a slim water bottle) and I wish it was just a little bit bigger.

It doesn't have much space, but it's very good

While this Borealis Mini is well made, it was too small for me (being a 5'8" man at 190#). It has a a tablet sleeve for an iPad mini (not sure it would fit a full size iPad.) The side pockets might hold a mini umbrella or 12/16-oz throwaway bottle, but certainly not an insulated water bottle.

While this Borealis Mini is well made, it was too small for me (being a 5'8" man at 190#). It has a a tablet sleeve for an iPad mini (not sure it would fit a full size iPad.) The side pockets might hold a mini umbrella or 12/16-oz throwaway bottle, but certainly not an insulated water bottle.

I went to the store twice to pick it up. Never got it

I wish it had a sternum strap to make it super secure on my back but otherwise it's a nice little bag for my daily carry replacing a purse

It's great but just a little Too Small

Great for traveling!

It's a good product but too small to me.

This is my third bag of this style. I love them they offer full size features in a compact package. It's been my daily bag for quite a while. And I fell in love with the purple and got a great deal.

A present for my granddaughter. She loved it. Just the right size that she needed.

Great mini bag for when you don't need a full-size backpack. Good quality.

Great little bag for quick outings. I use it as a mini diaper bag for my toddler. Doesn't hold a ton but works great for a short trip to the park. A diaper, some wipes, snacks, wallet and small water cup all fit.

Would buy again

super cute! i love the concept of a mini borealis. i personally think its just a little too "mini" i wish they had an inbetween size of this and the normal one.

Small and compact. Very stylish and perfect for small items!

It is a lot smaller than on model in pics, which I am the same size. So to me it kind of looks a little childish on my back. HOWEVER it does fit my needs - a bag for quick trips to the park with my toddler so I don't have the haul the big diaper bag. This def will hold wipes and snacks, but I will have to put water bottles in the big pocket because you can't even fit a sippy cup in the so called water bottle pocket. I LOVE the blue color and the material seems durable. But I'm just not sure it's worth its price tag - maybe if it was $20 cheaper.

Love the size if this mini backpack. Great for small hikes, picnic lunches, holding raincoats etc. the only reason it gets 4 instead if 5 stars is the waterbottle pouch. The only size bottle I can find to fit in there is small plastic ones which are not environmentally friendly.