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
  • SKU: 26970623
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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

4.8
96%
Recommended

254 Reviews

Worth It!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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!

Good Quality

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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.

Backpack

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this for my son to use in college. He said it holds all his stuff easy and he loves all the pockets.

Hits All The High Points

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought for my son for school. A bit pricey compared to a low end backpack, but you get what you pay for. The material is extremely durable, and feels like it would last a good long time. Straps are curved to keep pressure off the neck, and has a lot of compartments for everything you would need. Very spacious, has plenty of room for everything. The side pockets can fit a large water bottle without problems.

Very Comfortable

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased a month ago and has worked out great just what I needed

Worth The Price

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have now bought this bag in multiple colors for our teenagers. It's great quality and survives the daily haul. A little pricey, but worth it!

Great Backpack

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This backpack fits all of my needs. I would recommend.

"Space...rhe Final Frontier"...

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] That review title is a reference to the color I chose, Space. A very satisfactory pack for a certain sizewise level of needs. The literal space of this pack is adequate for a range of needs, as described in details. It should also be noted that there is good padding for the laptop compartment.

Great Size And Size

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great bag pack very spacious . Great value and product

Son Loves It!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It’s well put together just missing final details. I bought it from the store not knowing it was missing 3 pull string on the zipper tabs. To me, no biggie but others may be irritated after spending that amount of money on the bag. If it bothers you, bring it back and I’m sure they’d replace it. We took the opportunity to do some arts and crafts with baseball and football laces as well as basketball leather from older balls. Perfect for holidays when the kids are driving us parents nuts. Son loves it and says it’s wayyyyy more comfortable carrying a significant weight than the prior bags.

Excellent Bag

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great bag, will last a long time. Bought for a friend.

Best North Face Bookbag

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My daughter got this for school. In previous years she had the Jester and she likes this better. I think the top pocket in the back doesn’t get as too heavy.

Great Size

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this a month ago for school, great backpack for school

Great Outdoors Bag.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The quality is exactly what I expect from The North Face—durable, sturdy, and well-made.

Good Quality

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good quality and stylish. Plenty of pockets and room for a middle school student.

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