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The North Face

THE NORTH FACE Borealis Commuter Laptop Backpack, TNF Black Topo Print/Smoked Pearl, One Size

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Size: One Size


Color: Tnf Black Topo Print/Smoked Pearl


Features

  • Carry all your essentials in The North Face Borealis backpack.
  • 360-degree reflectivity.
  • Articulated shoulder straps.
  • Bottom compression.
  • External bungee-compression system with clips.

Description

Carry all your essentials in The North Face Borealis backpack. 360-degree reflectivity. Articulated shoulder straps. Bottom compression. External bungee-compression system with clips. External fleece-lined pocket. Front compartment features internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve. Large main compartment. Protective laptop compartment. Padded top grab handle. Recycled body fabric with non-PFC durable water- repellent finish. Side bungee system allows for additional compression. Stand- up design for easy loading and unloading. The FlexVent Suspension System is accredited by the American Chiropractic Association; removable waist belt, sternum strap with whistle buckle. Two water bottle pockets that can easily double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side. U-Pull YKK zippers. Volume: 29 liters.

Color: Tnf Black Topo Print/Smoked Pearl


Backpack Design: Daypack Backpack


Product Style: Borealis


Pattern: Topo Print


Brand Name: The North Face


Age Range Description: Adult


Item Weight: 2.5 Pounds


Style Number: NF0A52SE


Model Name: Borealis


School Type: College/University


Number of Items: 1


Unit Count: 1.00 Count


Global Trade Identification Number: 08


UPC: 197643074908


Manufacturer Part Number: NF0A52SEBI9


Manufacturer: The North Face


Item Type Name: Backpack


Other Special Features of the Product: Carry-On


Recommended Uses For Product: Travel


Strap Type: Adjustable


Compatible Device Size Maximum: 13.75 Inches


Apparel Closure Type: Zipper


Water Resistance Level: Water Repellent


Number Of Pockets: 5


Number of Compartments: 2


Fit to Size Sentiment: Neutral


Sleeve Length Description: Long Sleeve


Material Type: Nylon


Product Care Instructions: Hand Wash Only


Outer Material: Nylon


Lining Description: Polyester


Shell Type: Soft Shell


Apparel Fabric Weight Class: Lightweight


Apparel Fabric Stretch: No Stretch


Storage Volume: 28 Liters


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 15"D x 14"W x 3"H


Size: One Size


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    • Excellent quality backpack! Looks great and comfortable to use.
Size: One Size Color: Tnf Navy/Tnf Black-npf
Excellent quality for a backpack. I love the color (Navy Blue), and my son has been using it for almost 2 years now. Great sturdiness and strong protection for books and supplies inside. It has a lot of room for everything a student needs (books, computer, supplies, etc.). Useful for everyday students and my son also uses it when we travel. Solid purchase that looks like will last for many more years. Highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026 by S.B. Harding
    • The North Face Borealis Commuter Laptop Backpack Review
Size: One Size Color: Tnf Black/Tnf Black-npf
Material and Build Quality The first thing you notice is how well made this backpack feels. The fabric is thick and durable without being stiff, and it has that solid, high quality feel you expect from The North Face. It holds its shape nicely even when it is not fully packed, and the water repellent material is great for everyday use. Light rain and splashes are not an issue, which is reassuring if you are commuting or walking across campus. Size and Fit The size is just right for daily use. It fits comfortably on the back without feeling bulky or oversized. The straps are padded and adjustable, and the back panel has enough cushioning to stay comfortable even when the bag is full. It works well for commuting, school, or travel, and it does not feel awkward or too large on a smaller frame. Capacity and Organization This backpack holds a lot without feeling messy. The main compartment easily fits books, folders, or extra clothing. The 16 inch laptop sleeve is well padded and keeps the laptop secure. There are plenty of pockets for chargers, notebooks, and smaller items, so everything has a place. It is easy to stay organized without having to dig around. Comfort and Feel Even when packed with a laptop and other gear, the backpack stays comfortable. The weight is distributed well, and the padding on the straps and back makes a noticeable difference. It feels balanced and supportive, which is important if you are carrying it for long periods of time. Price and Value While it is not the cheapest backpack, the quality makes it worth the price. You are paying for durability, comfort, and thoughtful design. This is the kind of backpack that should last for years with regular use, making it a solid investment rather than something you will need to replace quickly. Overall Impression This backpack is practical, comfortable, and very well made. It works equally well for commuting, school, or travel, and it looks clean and classic. If you want a reliable backpack that can handle daily use and keep everything organized, this one is a great choice. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2026 by John Thao
    • Minimalist’s perspective, Its good!
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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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2019 by Moki
    • Good bag overall
Size: One Size Color: Asphalt Grey Light Heather/Tnf Black-npf
Asphalt gray looks more black in the picture but I like the contrast between the black straps and other areas that are reinforced with black fabric. The small details are what makes this backpack better then the cheaper ones you see. The felt like lining in the smaller pockets, the padding for the back and in turn helps protect your tablet or laptop. So back zippered area is thin for laptop. Middle area pocket largest for storing larger items, camera extra clothes, etc. Front half pocket has the pen slots zipped smaller pocket with a small clip inside that i usually put my keys on and slots for flight ticket, passport and things. The very front zipper is a felt like lined and great to put anything you need to grab quickly. Lots of straps to adjust size and the usual two back shoulder straps with belly belt and front strap clip so overall sturdy enough to go hiking with as it does have a water bottle slot on both sides. Built in top handle to hold easier say when youre in the tsa line. So overall its a nice travel bag for me. It is durable, but its not super thick ripstop like fabric so probably not the best in rain storms either. I will spray mine with scotchguard before my trips. Overall 5 for typical northface quality. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2026 by Maleko

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