Customer Reviews The North Face Borealis Sling

Awesome quality!!! Great purchase.

I really like the majority of this bag. I knew the dimensions when I bought it, but I wish it were a tiny bit bigger. The internal organizer pouch works well for small items and I like that it's fixed to the bag and doesn't flop around. The fleece lined front pocket is great for a phone. The large zipper pulls make the main pocket quick to open The external bungee can be used to hold really thin items, but there isn't a lot of room for bulkier items. The strap is comfortable, but it would be better if there was a way to adjust where the pouch sits across your chest. The bag seems well built. My main complaint is with the bottle holder on the side- this can be used for things like a telescoping fishing rod, but it barely works for a bottle. It's a tight squeeze to get a disposable bottle in there; forget about trying to get anything wider (even a narrow hydro).

.Exactly what I needed. The small compartment easily fits an iPad Mini, and the side pocket can hold a 16oz water bottle without issue. The strap pocket has a tight fit for bigger phones A flashlight and pepper spray fit perfectly with extra room to spare. There's also a dedicated sunglasses pouch lined with soft microfiber fabric to prevent scratching.

I thought I would use this for hiking and I love the sling. However, I would have difficulty fitting two bottles of water, snacks, and a mini first aid kit in this. There really is not much room.

I have several of this sling bag. I like that it is small. It just fits a 20 ounce water bottle and an umbrella inside the main pocket along with some small miscellaneous items inside the interior slide pocket and zip pocket. The smaller zip pocket holds, though snugly, a phone. The bungee holds a thin or medium jacket. The bungee knot unknotted itself when pulled hard over a medium fleece jacket. The zip pocket on the strap holds keys. It would be nice to have the smaller zip pocket be a little larger and with a top zip but that is a minor point. Overall, this is a comfortable bag and compares well to the Patagonia Atom (slightly larger and with a less useful side zip on the main compartment and straps instead of a bungee) and the Osprey Daylight which has nice top zip compartments but no zip pocket on the strap and no bungee. I have handwashed the Borealis and it dries quickly and is no worse for wear. I wish TNF would make a similarly small sized backpack with a large phone pocket on the front of the strap since the one thing about a sling is that it is uneven on the body which can be uncomfortable over a long period of time.

I have three of the Borealis Sling in three different colors and just purchase another one the black color. I don't like wearing a purse Borealis Sling is GREAT

I've tried a couple other sling bags but returned them due to very limited space inside. But, this one by North Face carries much more. I can even take along my iPad when needed. Perfect for the airplane to tuck under the seat. This was very well thought and and designed.

Perfect to travel

Great for every day carry

Good quality

I love this backpack. It's really good material and has a variety of colors. It's really spacious and very comfortable. I really recommend this product.

I used this bag for my New Work trip. I have never been one to use sling bags or fanny packs. But WOW was this bag simply useful for the whole week in NYC. It carried everything I needed and MORE. After that experience with it I can honestly say if any damage happens to the sling bag I bought I would 1000% buy it again.

The Borealis Sling is an outstanding everyday carry bag! The design is sleek and modern, making it both stylish and functional. The build quality is excellent, with durable materials that feel sturdy yet lightweight. The compartments are well-organized, offering plenty of space for essentials without being bulky. The adjustable strap is comfortable, making it easy to wear for extended periods. Whether for commuting, travel, or casual use, this sling bag is a fantastic choice. Highly recommended!

Extremely useful. Took it to New York and absolutely convenient. I've never used a sling bag/fanny pack but loved how it could fit all my belongings and some extra stuff I bought at New York. 100/10 would recommend.

Love this sling. small yes but cab carry the essential things I need while traveling. It's absolutely amazing

Great for everyday use

Awesome bag! I just switched from a Diesel sling bag to the North Face Borealis and couldn't be happier. The size is perfect, not to big on your chest but has the room to carrie my essentials. The purple color is great.

This could use a few tweaks to make it great. First, where the strap is padded, some anti-slip on the underside would help for when you just want to throw it over your shoulder. The way it is now it slider off too easily. Second is the water bottle holder. Right now it is just a waste of fabric and elastic. It just way too small. I have not found a container yet that will fit inside it. The size and interior layout are great. I also love how far it unzips for easy access.

Super organized. Great quality. Very spacious and compact at the same time.

I've got a couple of the full-size Borealis backpacks that I've taken on hiking/adventure trips to Central and South America, so I knew the chances of my liking this smaller sling were high... and I wasn't disappointed. I appreciate the light weight and smaller size for shorter day hikes--the pack is large enough to carry any of my water bottles (I never carry anything larger than 20oz), plus necessities like keys, kleenex, wet wipes, sunglasses, etc--and the adjustable bungee cords on the outside allow for easy and convenient stowing of a light jacket, down vest, extra shirt, or hat. The only things I'm not so crazy about are the phone storage on the strap--placement is good, but should be larger, and made out of something more substantial (maybe neoprene)--and the "expandable" water bottle pocket on the outside (which, as others have noted, would only fit a small, skinny, flimsy, bottled water). But, since a nice reusable bottle will fit inside, and my phone fits elsewhere, these issues aren't *that* big a deal.

Love this sleek and modern style of the pouch it holds everything for my cell phone to my wallet documents sunscreen sunglasses anything I can pack for the day it's great

Very well made bag with nice features all around. I wish the strap was longer for a man's chest. Additionally I wish the design was comfortable to throw over your shoulder. It's also just a little too small for the iPad. Good for skiing though.

use it as my daily bag bc its the perfect size for how much i carry. its the best!!!

Love the functionality and all the little pockets! Such a great little sling for a day hike.

Great quality best bag that I ever had in years great style