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
  • 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

2,362 Reviews

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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!

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Great Pack For Everything

Such a great backpack. This pack goes from everyday classes to weekend adventures super quick. Storage and compartments galore and they make sense! super light, comfortable and sits perfectly. I have already thrown it around and no signs of damage. very happy with my purchase

My Constant Travel Buddy

I have had this backpack for something like 8 years and it is the first thing I reach for when traveling. This backpack has been the world over with me, and all around the US. I am a consultant, I am always traveling with my laptop. This backpack protects my laptop and it is easy to get it in and out of the backpack. I am able to pack a lot of stuff in the pack and use it as my "under-seat" carry-on for the airplane. I highly recommend this pack.

This Backpack Kinda Sucked

I used this as my daily backpack and the shape is weird with the compression, the organization is a nightmare and the straps are not only useless but super cumbersome.

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Comfy Feel

My first time trying this type(hiking) of backpacks. I really like all the pockets and space. I also really like its big. What I don't like is that hard part for the laptop. I feel that hard thing does not let the backpack be stretchy, cant fold and have to flip sideways when storing it in a wire rack. Other than That I really love my backpack, best investment because I can use for everything.

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Good Quality

Purchased this to replace my last Borealis pack, which lasted about 3 years. Very happy with how long it held up and the new one seems even sturdier.

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I Would Buy This Product Again.

Th is backpack is perfect for my needs. It has room for all my daily essentials, fits comfortably on my back and I love the color.

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I Would Definitely Recommend Buying This

The backpack has a lot of space, is super comfortable, has enough pockets to store anything you bring for a short trip or a hike. I work at a ski resort and this backpack delivers every time I'm on the mountain.

Not What It Seems

I looked at this pack in the store. It does not appear to have a laptop sleeve as it states in the description. Otherwise looks nice. Still in contention...

Did Not Meet My Expectations

I was leaving on a long trip and got this bag for that reason. I absolutely can't stand this bag. It looks great, the straps are comfortable, but the bottle holder is the pits! My bottle is constantly falling out and clanking all over which is super embarrassing. The only thing that has helped is tying my water bottle in the bag with a shoe lace which doesn't look good but it functions. Absolutely do not recommend this bag at all. Because I left for an extended time I can't return it either. It also makes me think the next time I buy something I will get it from a place which honors their products more and stands behind it longer, so I will make my next purchase with the competitor. Extremely disappointed here.

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This Backpack Is Amazing, It Has So Much Space!

This backpack is great. I was a little unsure prior to buying the backpack because I heard of the north face backpacks not having enough space. But now that I have one, I can say that unless you have to fit a zoo in the backpack, that is not the case! I use it for school and it fits all the things I need (two binders, two notebook, a folder, two books, computer and computer sleeve, pencil case, makeup products, my keys, +more) and it still has a lot of extra room. On top of that it has a huge laptop sleeve, 4 compartments, and a bungee cord on the front that I like to put my hoodie in if I'm not wearing it. The only negative thing I can say is that it is very top heavy, since there is two compartments on the top half it does stick out a bit more than the bottom. But overall compared to all the positives, it is the best backpack I have ever used for school, and I would buy it 100 times again.

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I Definitely Would Buy It Again!

I use it for college to carry my laptop, notebooks, etc.

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I Would Buy This Again

Used the backpack for a trip out of state and a few local outings. Great design, love the number of pockets, and it is comfortable to wear.

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Back Pack On, Hands Free, Fully Present

I really enjoy this backpack. I bought it to take on a trip with myself and my special needs son. It was perfect, everything fit including the snacks and the water bottle holder was so convenient.

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Best Travel Bag

I really love this bag. I had the previous version for about 15 years, and I do think the older one was made with slightly better material and had a deeper water bottle holder. That said, I still love this new bag, and I'm looking forward to getting at least another 15 years of use out of it.

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