Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis Sling

This is a great sling bag for short hikes or walks around town. It can fit a water bottle - I gotta assume reviewers complaining it cannot think that anything smaller than 32 oz is a thimble. A bottle up to 2.5 inches diameter fits OK, which includes 16 and 20 oz plastic water bottles and some resuable equivalents. Anything wider, including smaller Nalgene bottles, is going to be a struggle. Or you can use the bottle pocket to hold an umbrella. Inside the main compartment is a sleeve that just accommodates my 2017 iPad when it's not in a cover. I wish there were a couple of millimeters more clearance but it goes. It fits a iPad mini or a sketchpad easily. There's a separate zip mesh pocket in the main compartment that takes stuff like a wallet, and has a key strap. The smaller outside pocket is fleece lined - I use it to protect clip on sunglasses but it would be good for a phone. Except my iPhone 14 Pro fits into the strap pocket just fine. My old 12 Pro Max also fit although it was a fiddle to zip up. The sling has a carry handle on top that is padded - a luxury touch point for a small bag. And the bungy cords on the outside are good for holding a fleece or raincoat. Both compartments have zippers that are also positioned so that you can slide the sling around you and open it sideways while it's across your chest, so your stuff doesn't cascade out. The only thing I don't like is that the strap doesn't accommodate both shoulders. I wish there were a clip and loop on each corner to let me switch sides from time to time. In an era of accessibility being left-handed shouldn't be a crime. And for big folks the strap might be tight. But I'm 5ft 6" and I don't care about giants.

Great size, tons of pockets and organization slots. Keychain clip, padded shoulder strap with nice, long zippered pouch. A great bag to throw your daily items in for shopping, running errands, a casual dinner out, etc.

Can be used for everything! Can also fit a lot of stuff

Love this bag. I use it for hikes, quick trip to the gym or market.

I like how much it holds

It holds so much stuff

This sling is amazing! The versatility is incredible, the pictures underestimate the storage capacity. I carry all my electronics in it and there is still room for books. Great quality all around, wise investment

Small but mighty! Helped me carry my nalgene water bittle and other impt stuff!

carries the perfect amount of items. he brings it to work everyday now.

I love the quality craftsmanship of this piece

This bag is awesome!! Holds just enough, great for going out and about with the kiddos so I can be Hands-free and still have the essentials!

Perfect size for school

Very comfortable, and spacious.

Love this bag! I was comparing a few different options and so glad I went with this one. The front phone pocket, bungee cords and interior pockets make this a great bag. Surprised by how much I can fit

My 9 year old loves packing this bag for our hikes and afternoon walks. She says it's comfortable, and perfect size!

I enjoy this Borealis Sling so much, I take it everywhere I go. It never lets me down, it's capable of going through more than I thought, no matter the weather circumstances.

I like that I can fit all essentials (including a water bottle) with room to spare. Great for shorter hikes or just around town.

You think it's small?!? It can pack a big punch lol. It fit all my gym items I might need!

Strap isn't as long as it needs to be if you have broad shoulders but otherwise a great pack. Felted pocket on the outside and larger main pocket inside could hold a small tablet and a water bottle or two easily.

Quality. Lightweight. Has several zippers and two inside pouches. Nice outside sleeve that fits an umbrella in nicely. I needed a sling because of fear of pickpockets in Italy. Never saw anything or experienced anything shady. This sling wears nicely on the back or the chest. Highly recommend!

So convenient and stylish.

Needed a lightweight shoulder bag for traveling to Italy for ten days. The Borealis did the trick! Unlike other brands, the north face one had a couple of pockets for storing maps and smaller items and the pouch itself carried a bottle of water and an umbrellaat least until I noticed the side pouch which held the umbrella perfectly. What's cool is there is a zipper pouch on the outside that is lined with a fuzzy material that was perfect for storing my glasses without a case.

I got this as a gift for my boyfriend. He has been taking it EVERYWHERE (e.g., gym, hiking, grocery shopping). It may look tiny but it can fit SO MUCH STUFF. Highly recommend!

It's a great bag. I used it everyday to carry my car keys, wallet and whatever else I need to go out or I pick up when I'm out.

I use this product every day. I carry personal items I need to have with me. It's perfect