Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

This is a great backpack. It fits 2 outlet of water, camera, layered top, music speaker. Love. Great for day hiking.

It is the size I expected and I am happy with it. There is loose threading on it which is why I am giving 4 stars. Other than that, it's great for putting small items in.

I use these as purses for traveling and hiking. I've purchased several colors. Able to hold so much but still small enough to be easy to carry anywhere.

Fav backpack. Bring it with me everywhere. So cute and compact. Doesn't fully fit my MacBook Air 11" like I can't zip the entire backpack without a corner peaking out. I wish it was bigger by like 2 inches to fit the corner. I would buy in another color.

I bought the white/grey one. in person it's more of a heathered light grey on heathered dark gray. still very neutral like i wanted so im happy

This is my first-ever backpack from TNF. I was researching online and found this cute backpack. I wanted a relatively smaller backpack to take to my Muay Thai classes (which does not require a lot gears nor shoes). This mini size backpack was a perfect fit! It seems mini but it can fit 10L - exactly what I was looking for. Today, I happen to use this backpack more often than I intended to as it's so compact. The only one thing I would complaint is the external water bottle pocket as it's very small - you can only fit a small/narrow bottle in that pocket. It would be so much nicer to have a bigger pocket. I use it for my umbrella. All in all, I'd highly recommend this backpack if you're looking for a compact one.

This is my first-ever backpack from TNF. I was looking for a relatively smaller backpack to take to my Muay Thai classes which doesn't require a lot of gears nor shoes. The size of this backpack was a perfect fit! This backpack may look compact but it can fit 10L with sturdy material - that's was the size reference I looked up when searching for a backpack online. Today, I carry this backpack not only to my workout classes but as a day pack too. The only one thing I would complaint is the external pocket size. It would be even better if the water bottle pocket is bigger - currently it can only fit a very small/narrow bottle. I use this pocket to carry my umbrella though. All in all, I'd highly recommend this backpack for daily use.

Love this small backpack for day excursions walking bike riding and hiking. Holds all my essentials. Wish the side pocket held my water bottle but I usually just place it inside the pack. Very well made. Should last a long time

Yeah, it's okay. Seems durable. Colors are nice. Doesn't blow my mind. Seems a tad expensive for what it is.

I use this all the time so cute

This is my go to bag for outings when I need to bring along a number of things. I wish there was another small zipper pocket for small items and that the water bottle pocket was big enough for a water bottle.

Love this backpack! It's the perfect size for short hikes and decently padded on the straps and back. My only complaint is that the water bottle pocket on the side does not fit a water bottle!!

Wish it was just a little bit bigger to fit my already tini laptop

I use this as my daily work bag. Smaller than expected but gets the job done. Looks really nice. Perfect for a small hike. Doesn't fit a water bottle.

I use this pack for XC skiing and when I go to watch my kids' ski meets. It fits everything I need and is unobtrusive. I can also strap my small inkle loom to the back using the cross cross chords. I like the simplicity of the style and colors. Not 5 stars only because sometimes the shoulder straps cut into my arms even when wearing a heavy down puffer coat. I'm hoping by adjusting the straps during the other seasons when wearing thinner clothing, I can remedy this problem.

I bought this to use for work and the size is perfect. Holds my coffee travel mug and lunch container along with work gear and essentials. Holds a lot for a mini backpack and isn't flimsy so it's easy to prop upright to pack. Only downside is that the water bottle pocket on the side should be wider, it doesn't fit any of the regular water bottles. The other side pocket is also hard to open and can't expand therefore making it useless.

Its too small, but good enough for what I wanted it. May end up my child's bag some day.

It's small enough for young kids, very cute and comfortable.

I really like this bag but it needs to be 2 inches longer. Then, it would be perfect.

I bought this as an alternative work bag since I don't carry a lot of things to work. I like the bag, however it is a little bit too small. I thought the main compartment would be a tad bit more spacious. But I make it work and prefer it over a standard sized book bag for work.

It's a good size for walking or biking in a city. Usually small bags have thin shoulder belts and they are not comfortable but this backpack has very comfortable shoulder belts. I wish this bag packs has a side pocket for my water bottle and a small pocket deep inside of for my wallet.

I use it when I go shopping at grocery store. I put it on my back when I'm walking and it holds my items. I love the lightweight bag and its cute plus nice color.

I needed a backpack that could accommodate mom duties without looking like a diaper bag. It's a little on the small side so I can't fit too much in it but it's cute! Holds two water bottles, is comfortable to wear, and I'm ok with tossing it around and not treating it like it's too precious.

Mostly like the full size backpack. Its is missing the outside top section which I would have wanted. As with some of the other reviews, it is smaller than anticipated. Don't get me wrong, it holds a lot, but if you are looking for a minibackpack this fits the bill as much as any other.

Cute bag but was too small