The North Face Borealis Backpack

About This Item

Stand-up backpack with laptop compartment

Ideal for both outdoor adventures and daily commutes, this North Face Borealis backpack offers ample storage with a large main compartment and a dedicated, highly protective laptop sleeve. Comfort is a priority with its FlexVent™ suspension system, articulated shoulder straps, and padded top handle, ensuring ease of carry all day long. Stay organized and prepared with multiple pockets, including two external water bottle pockets, a front compartment with secure-zip pockets, and an external fleece-lined pocket for your essentials.

Fit & Design

  • Durable water-repellent finish helps keep items in the pack dry and is free of PFC's

DESIGN & DETAILS:

  • Updated FlexVent™ suspension system offers comfort and breathability with every carry
  • Stand-up design
  • Articulated shoulder straps bolster comfort
  • Rounded back panel
  • Comfortable stitch lines and soft-touch chemise fabric
  • Large main compartment allows ample storage for books and binders
  • Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment that fits up to 15” laptops
  • Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets
  • Padded tablet sleeve in front compartment
  • Two durable external water bottle pockets can easily double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side
  • External fleece-lined pocket offers a place to keep your sunglasses, phone or keys
  • U-pull zippers are easy to grab
  • Padded top handle increases comfort
  • Sternum strap complete with a whistle buckle
  • Removable waist belt
  • Bottom compression
  • Side bungee cords allow for compression
  • External bungee-compression system with clips offers more options for organization
  • 360-degree reflectivity enhances visibility
  • FlexVent™ suspension system is certified by the American Chiropractic Association
  • Women-specific version available
  • Brand : The North Face
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Style : NF0A52SE
  • Fabric : 210D recycled nylon ripstop; 300D heathered recycled polyester; 600D recycled polyester
  • Web ID: 21TNOMMBRLSXXXXXXTRV
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BrandThe North Face
Best UseCasual
Bag StyleBackpack
Dimensions12” x 6.5” x 19.5”
Capacity28 L
Weight2 lbs. 5 oz.
DesignStand-up design | Rounded back panel | Padded top handle | Sternum strap | Whistle buckle | Removable waist belt | External bungee-compression system with clips offers more options for organization
ComfortFlexVent™ suspension system offers comfort and breathability | Articulated shoulder straps bolster comfort | Comfortable stitch lines and soft-touch chemise fabric
ClosureEasy to grab u-pull zippers
CompressionBottom compression | Side bungee cords allow for compression
PocketsLarge main compartment allows ample storage | Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets | Padded tablet sleeve in front compartment | Two durable external water bottle pockets double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side | External fleece-lined pocket offers a place to keep your sunglasses, phone or keys
Laptop PocketHighly protective laptop compartment fits up to 15” laptops
TechnologyPFC-free durable water-repellent finish helps keep items in the pack dry | 360-degree reflectivity enhances visibility
Fabric210D recycled nylon ripstop | 300D heathered recycled polyester | 600D recycled polyester
FeaturesPadded Laptop/Tablet Sleeve, Laptop Compatible, Water Bottle Pocket, Sternum Straps or Hip Belt, Front Access Pockets, Whistle Buckle, Padded Top Handle, Padded Back Panel, Padded Straps, Internal Organization

REVIEWS

4.7
89%
Recommended

2,317 Reviews

Brethren Dro

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Comfortable

This was a gift and it’s a very comfortable and spacious book bag to replace my other Northface book bag.

Meg9298

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Somewhat Okay

For as expensive as this bag is the over all use of it is okay. It’s not very big, does not hold very much

Jguillen

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Excellent For School

I bought this for my son. Excellent quality. Ready to start school with this piece that has a lot of room for everything including his laptop!! Bought this last year, and again!

Nicole869

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Good, But.....

This book bag, like most from north face it seems are all "top heavy". They never want to stand upright properly. I should have returned, but was traveling and lost all the packaging. I would save your money and get a better investment, not to mention the fabric is cheaply made.

Johndoe6767

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Amazing Bag

Bought this for college and its been great so far. Lots of space and has a really nice compartment for my laptop.

Trbmom

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Perfect For School

Bought this for back to school and it’s big enough to hold all his gear

Claire

Nice, But Lower Quality Than Older Versions

My old ~2016 Borealis backpack is finally starting to rip at the base after nearly 10 years of hard backpacking, airport, and daily school use. I ordered a new one as a replacement, and while the reviews of the newer backpacks lasting several years encourage me that this one will do the same, I can immediately tell that the quality is lower -- the metal and durable plastic zippers are replaced by plastic, and the bag feels overall thinner and less rugged. I'll follow up in 5 years and let you know how this bag turned out for me!

ap50

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Very Nice

Purchased about a month ago, and am very pleased I did.

Josef

It’s Wild

I bought this at least 6 years ago and still use it daily. Maybe I’ll buy another but cause these are definitely worth it.

Mn19

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Great Backpack

This is a great backpack that is not too big and but still hold a lot

MomofB

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Worth It!

I got this gif my son for college. It isn’t the hugest bag (which I knew) but it fits his laptop and books perfectly. Well made and I believe it will last a long time!

Araf

Nice Backpack For School And Hiking

Nice backpack. Great build quality, and there are enough pockets for the student essentials going to college. I have switched from a Swissgear Digital backpack to a North Face Borealis. Let's see how long it goes!

221

Verified Purchase

Highly Recommended

Perfect for day to day use whether casual or on a trail. Better side pocket materials for durability - especially when a bottle is in there. Seems the company is trying to bring back elements of the past that keep the brand quality at its expectation.

1201

Verified Purchase

Nice Bag

Very strong and nice looking back with convenient pockets and pouches. Highly recommend.

Idk

Good Product

It is good for school adventures sporting events and other things. Also another reason it is a 5 star is it does what it supposed to do and doesnt break

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