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The North Face
Borealis 27L Backpack - Women's

4.6146943353897925 out of 5 stars
1783 Reviews
$59.40 - $99.00
Up to 40% off
Color:Algae Blue/Midnight Petrol

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Why We Like The Borealis Backpack

Whether we’re headed to class or a coffee shop, the Borealis Backpack stores our study session supplies without compromising comfort. The American Chiropractic Association recommends this bag because of its articulated shoulder straps, rounded back panel, and soft-to-the-touch fabric.


Details

  • Everyday backpack for urban outings
  • FlexVent suspension system supports your back
  • 360-degree reflectivity for better visibility in low light settings
  • Laptop sleeve offers extra protection
  • Front compartment has internal pockets for organization
  • Durable external water bottle pockets double as multi-use pockets
  • External bungee compression system for carrying a jacket
  • Item #TNFZB16
Responsible Collection
Recycled/Repurposed
Material
210D recycled nylon ripstop, 300D recycled polyester, non-PFC DWR finish
Volume
27L (1648cu in)
Shoulder Straps
FlexVent
Waist Belt
removable
Access
front panel
Pockets
[external] 2 water bottle, 1 zippered front, 1 zippere sunglasses, [internal] 1 padded laptop
Laptop Sleeve
12.5 x 11in
Dimensions
11 x 5.75 x 18.75in
Claimed Weight
2lb 1oz
Activity
lifestyle
Manufacturer Warranty
lifetime

What do you think about this product?

Overall Rating

4.5 based on 1785 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 47 reviews
2 Stars - 46 reviews
3 Stars - 74 reviews
4 Stars - 213 reviews
5 Stars - 1405 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

March 23, 2025

Love this bag!!

I have this as a backpack and I love it. I am still in high school and I honestly couldn't want a better bag. In my opinion it is a little small for all the stuff I had but not too bad. I love the look of it, the skinny cute bag is so nice and i love the light blue on gray. The side pockets are a bit small for all water bottles but most of the time i don't have a hard time pushing my bottles in. The wire on the side though makes it hard sometimes but u just have to make sure you press down and not out.

Angelina
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Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

March 22, 2025

The perfect size for travel!

I was looking for a backpack that would be big enough to replace a carry on bag, but small enough to carry daily while out exploring when traveling. This is the perfect size. The storage pockets and divided interior makes it easy to stay organized when on the go. I am incredibly happy with this purchase.

Sarah
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Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

March 13, 2025

Excellent

it's rlly great for everything; short trips, university, work; it fits everything you need, i'd 100% recommend this one

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Aylin
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Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

2 out of 5 stars

March 13, 2025

Uncomfortable insufficient padding

I wound up returning this item for 2 reasons. 1- the bag did not have enough volume for all of the this college textbooks I need to fit. I am taking a class with several incredibly heavy books. It should be fine for a normal day bag, good for a K-12 student, but not if you have to carry more that a couple medium size books. 2- the padding in the straps was barely there. 12+ ago i had a backpack from this company that was incredible. It had a silicone grid style padding and the straps were all very supportive and it lasted a long time, until it was stolen from my car. The quality appears to not be the same. I will say that this bag was super cute and the hydration pocket was perfect for my laptop. The backing had a decently ergonomic structure, and the waist and chest straps were nice. It's an ok bag, but not if you need to carry excessive weight or have any shoulder pain issues because the shoulder straps are so poorly padded. I wish I would have gone to a store in person to look at it more closely before I purchased it.

Paris
thenorthface.com

Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

March 12, 2025

Several Travel uses

This will be my carry-on suitcase for upcoming trip to Croatia this May 2025. My niece and brother have this and I wanted one. It has the straps to hook up in front of u so that it will not slide off while walking all day. I also like all the different compartments. Very well made. I got the grey instead of the black color as it was on sale this Feb. 2025. I will wash it and take care of it. thank you.

Linda
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Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

March 11, 2025

A very good buy.

Love this gorgeous and beautifully designed back pack. Big enough for an overnight stay or a shopping trip.

Jenny
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Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

2 out of 5 stars

March 10, 2025

I Didn't Like This Backpack.

I had a Borealis Backpack years ago, and I absolutely loved it! Eventually it was time to get a new backpack, and I saw this one. I liked it at first, then I noticed I felt pain on my left side whenever I use this backpack. The more I use it, the less I enjoy this version. I can't fit my laptop case inside the laptop pocket is another issue that bothers me. I like to use my case as a holder for my laptop.

Mai Linh
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Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

March 5, 2025

I would be another in a minute

Fits great very comfortable. Well put together and durable.

Ronald
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Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

3 out of 5 stars

March 2, 2025

I wanted to love it but...

I wanted a backpack for traveling on cross country flights with my kids. The reason I'm not giving this 5 stars is because it's built strangely top-heavy, in a way that made it difficult to utilize and access the largest compartment pocket, particularly the bottom half. Pics demonstrate profile of bag at airport, with top part being wider than bottom. This was true even without much of anything in the top. I would have returned it if I had noticed this before using it.

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The
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Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

1 out of 5 stars

February 28, 2025

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!

Not worth the money!! It doesn't fit anything (even with the bottom expanded), but that's not the worse of it. It's horribly top heavy. I'm so disgusted with it. I used it on a weekend trip and I was ready to throw it away.

Yolanda
thenorthface.com

Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

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