The North Face Borealis Commuter Laptop Backpack | Water Repellent Finish, 16" Laptop Sleeve, Large Main Compartment for Everyday Carry, Asphalt Grey Light Heather/TNF Black-NPF, One Size
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Size: One Size
Color: Asphalt Grey Light Heather/Tnf Black-npf
Features
- CLASSIC BACKPACK: Our classic Borealis features a bungee cord system for storage and compression and has compartments and pockets to help keep your travel essentials organized.
- ERGONOMIC SUPPORT: Certified by the American Chiropractic Association, our FlexVent suspension system features articulated shoulder straps, a rounded back panel, stitch lines, and soft chemise fabric for comfortable, all-day shoulder and back support.
- SMART ORGANIZATION: Two external water bottle pockets double as multi-use pockets. The front compartment has an extra padded tablet sleeve and zip pockets. An external fleece-lined pocket stores small items or electronics.
- COMFORTABLE CARRY: This backpack has a top handle for easy grabbing and a removable waist belt for a custom fit. A sternum strap with a whistle buckle and 360-degree reflective details add extra support and safety.
- TECH SPECS: Dimensions: 12" x 6.5" x 19.5" (30.5 cm x 16.5 cm x 49.5 cm); Laptop Sleeve: 13.75" x 11.25"; Avg Weight: 2lbs 5oz; Volume: 28 Liters; This item is not intended for use by children 12 and under.
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Exploration is at the heart of everything we do, and our packs are no exception. There's a reason you'll spot The North Face backpacks everywhere, from remote trails to bustling city streets: they're iconic, durable, and built to perform. Since 1966, The North Face has been redefining outdoor gear with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and purpose. Our backpacks are crafted not just for the journey, but for the planet too, with many of our products made using environmentally conscious materials, helping to ensure that future generations can keep exploring. Whether you're navigating mountain terrain or tackling your daily commute, there's a daypack to match your needs. From a hiking pack for weekend adventures to a laptop bag for daily commutes, or even a carry-on approved travel backpack for jet-setters, The North Face has you covered, delivering rugged, functional gear for all walks of life. Wherever the day takes you, take it on with The North Face and choose to Never Stop Exploring.
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 12 x 19.5 inches
Item Weight: 2 pounds
Department: unisex-adult
Manufacturer: The North Face
Language: English
Item model number: NF0A52SE
Age Range Description: Adult
Item Weight: 2 Pounds
Number Of Items: 1
Units: 1.00 Count
Capacity Total: 28 Liters
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Color: Tnf Black/Tnf Black-npf
now i’ve been searching for good backpacks, even looking into bellroy and aer (although i feel like they’re too much just for my application— highschool) and i decided on this backpack. i would say that this is honestly a great option for college and high school. it’s very well made with quality YKK zips, comfortable breathable padding and a waterproof exterior for rainy weather. now there’s a separate sorta fleece lined 16 inch laptop sleeve, which coming from a north face jester was an amazing improvement (the jester had the laptop sleeve in the main compartment). and there’s a main compartment for books and binders, and lastly an admin pocket with a hidden compartment just above the bungee straps. the main compartment holds a decent amount although not too much (i personally put two 1 inch binders and a few books and journals) and the admin pocket is very organized and has a fleece lined tablet pouch to keep your belongings protected from scratches and whatnot. i could see people putting their kindles here or phones, etc. now there is a fleece lined “hidden” pocket that i previously mentioned and i use it as a snacks pocket or potentially a sunglass pouch. now, there are a lot of straps to hang stuff onto the backpack, even ones around the water bottle pocket to keep things secured, and you can tighten them to make the backpack more compact if needed. btw i suggest yall to remove the hip straps as it makes a bunch of straps hang and just looks messy. i think it looks kinda stylish and i like how it looks, the color is nice and i like the waterproofness and how it just looks like a good backpack. in conclusion, i think that this is honestly a solid option for anyone in school who wants a good backpack with a lot of functionality. it’s well made and has some fleece lined interiors, and very good zips that won’t break on you. it’s weatherproof and breathable and looks pretty good in my opinion. overall this is a good choice for highschool and college, and i recommend this backpack.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2025 by Chanly Duong
Size: One Size
Color: Misty Sage Dark Heather/Meld Grey
I love my North Face Borealis 💕! The green is such a cute color and it’s very durably built. I’ve had it for a few years now, and it shows almost no signs of wear (other than being a little dirty, of course). It doesn’t hold as much as some bags, but I seldom have space issues in my regular use. I’ve used it as a book bag in high school/college, but it’s also my go-to bag for traveling. I love that it has several pockets so that I can organize everything I’m carrying. And the designated laptop sleeve is perfect! I put my iPad and laptop in there. I would definitely recommend this or another North Face backpack! It’s a bit of a splurge, but the quality is unrivaled, and it’ll last you longer than a more cheaply made backpack.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2025 by Connie Ames
Size: One Size
Color: Sumac/Tnf Black
Nice bag! Tested with packing cubes for upcoming trip. It did fit for 4-5 days of clothings, cables, chargers, personal items, etc. Used for a quick weekend getaway and felt sturdy and comfortable wearing it.
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2025 by BK
Size: One Size
Color: Tnf Black Topo Print/Smoked Pearl
A really nice, stylish backpack. Very convenient for both school and non-school-related activities. Zipper quality is on point. Seems durable and it has enough pockets.
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2025 by Recently started using it but my skin feels so good already. Soothing with no irritation at all.
I dont buy many things, and am a self proclaimed minimalist. With that being said my last and only backpack was not cutting it and causing me pain even after properly adjusting it and was admittedly poorly made, so I decided enough’s enough and I’m gonna buy something that will last me a lifetime, and this was my pick based off of extensive research both from reading reviews, and watching them as well. I have not yet regretted my purchase. * Very comfortable backpack to wear ONCE ADJUSTED: I initially did not know that there’s a proper way to adjust a backpack,once I did, any pain that the backpack was causing me went away. (Pro tip: you want your sternum strap about 3 inches below your collarbone, you want your shoulder straps adjusted so that they’re SNUG and not pinching your underarms, nor should they be as tight as you can get them, and lastly, if you’re gonna use the hip belt make sure you have the hip belt resting right on your hip bones). * The backpack is very padded, more so than any other backpack i have had experience with other than my Vanquest backpack, by which I mean the shoulder straps have a type of semi-rigid foam? perhaps in them, they remind me of a lot of anti-fatigue mat foam, whereas they do give, but only if you really try to squish them. The backpack also features a very dense feeling foam that feels great on the back part of the backpack and has a channel going down the middle to improve circulation. * All the zippers, hardware and fabrics used are of a high quality, and differ depending on location and intended use of said area of the backpack, for example, there’s a fleece lined pocket for delicate stuff, like glasses or your phone, whereas the bottom of the bag has a much beefier nylon, akin to that of toolbags. * There are reflective spots all over the backpack, so far I’ve found a spot on the shoulder staps, one of the water bottle pouches, and the loops for retaining the bungee cord all feature reflective material. * There is a pig-snout on the bottom front of the bag intended for bike lights for commuting, but the possibilites to a creative mind are endless. * There are 2 water bottle holders, both of which seem to fit up to a 32 oz bottle,and feature a hidden use slit on one of them intended for pulling your phone out if you were to store it in there and grab it without pulling the bag off but rather reaching through this slit and pulling the phone through. * Has compression straps. * The loops that retain the bungee cord has a piece of strapping that goes over it that also serves as additional loops that you can tie down stuff with, as demonstrated with the picture included with the black bungee being what comes with the bag, and the red paracord showcasing the additional spots that can be also used for lashing. * The bag has 3 main compartments: * One being for laptops, tablets or similar shaped items or alternatively can be used for a water bladder and has a hose hanger in it plus a pass though slit on the top of the bag that is in normal use concealed(demonstrated in pictures with orange gear tie),and is located to the back of the bag,and is lightly padded. * The next being a cavernous void for stuffing whatever you want in and omits any pockets or organization of any kind. * Then lastly the admin pouch close to the outside front of the backpack that you guessed it, is for smaller items and contains pockets for organizing stuff, and features a fleece-lined pocket about big enough for a phone,a few other mesh/nylon pockets, then a zipped pocket that has a key holder in it that fits my iPad mini just fine.(picture included to show how huge the pouch can expand to) * There also is a small compartment that is lined with fleece which I think is intended for sunglasses / other small items, located near the top and front of the bag. * The bag does include a hip belt that measures 35.5 inches long, and I’d reckon that it will fit anyone up to about a 3x shirt size. * The shoulder straps to feature loops incase you wanted to hang something off of them. * Sternum strap is adjustable up and down along fabric rails of sorts on both sides, and has a built in whistle. In closing, the bags great, I’ll update my review incase anything new develops, and lastly if my review has helped you, please make sure to upvote it , thank you.
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