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The North Face Unisex Borealis
Last Updated: May 16, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
468
Old Reviews
139
Unverified
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Size
96carry, bag, books, pockets, pocket
+94%
-6%
" ... This is a excellent bag to go at the University . ... "
" ... Cute and stylish but also a good size. ... "
" ... awesome backpack, i got the red and black one. ... "
" ... Great backpack, arrived quickly, good size. ... "
" ... Highly recommended for travelers/ officials ... "
" ... Light weight, perfect size for books and a laptop. ... "
" ... Fits my back really well, and I like the design of the various pockets etc. ... "
" ... Big enough for my laptop and everything else I need to carry. ... "
Storage
87backpack, bag, compartments, spacious, carry
+93%
-7%
" ... Inside the front pockets, most little organizational pockets are fleece-lined, which is nice. ... "
" ... Lots of room for lots of things. ... "
" ... Extra points for the padded laptop/tablet compartment. ... "
" ... Excellent bag, would have given 5 stars but it is a bit smaller than expected ... "
" ... Great travel bag, but there's not enough room. ... "
" ... Lots of pockets, protective, looks nice, holds everything. ... "
" ... Very nice bag ... "
" ... Just love these bags . ... "
Build Quality
67well made, north face, comfortable, straps, stitching
+85%
-15%
" ... This so well made and the pockets are lined with fleece thats super soft like too kittens on your hands. ... "
" ... This backpack is very durable and very high quality. ... "
" ... The backpack is very nice and sturdy. ... "
" ... Attractive, well made, but got dirty over the school year. ... "
" ... very durable, should last a long time. ... "
" ... I've owned other north face backpacks, and this one looks like it'll last as long as i need it to. ... "
" ... They have proven very comfortable and durable! ... "
" ... Always a fan of North face, very durable bag. ... "
For Kids
45daughter, son, school, backpack, college
+96%
-4%
" ... I bought this for my daughter's junior year of high school. ... "
" ... Granddaughter just started college, and this was perfect for her. ... "
" ... Daughter wanted this backpack for school - explained to her that due to cost this will need to last here through college. ... "
" ... I got this for my highschool student. ... "
" ... Using this backpack for school. ... "
" ... Daughter uses it for school and loves the pockets and size. ... "
" ... Holding up great for a kid in HS. ... "
" ... I bought this for my 5th grade daughter. ... "
Comfort
43backpack, straps, padding, strap, shoulders
+81%
-19%
" ... Well made backpack plenty of pockets and comfortable to wear ... "
" ... My nephew loves it, and says it feels much lighter and better on his back and shoulders than his previous backpack. ... "
" ... It has a lot of space to hold my laptop, notebook and 2-3 textbooks very well with a comfortable snug fit when wearing it. ... The padding on the straps and back make it comfortable to wear without fatigue. ... "
" ... The shoulder straps are very comfortable, and best of all, if you need to carry your computer or big tablet with you somewhere, the large main compartement has a well designed, padeed rigid interior sleeve exactly for it. ... "
" ... This so well made and the pockets are lined with fleece thats super soft like too kittens on your hands. ... "
" ... Fairly comfortable straps. ... "
" ... I bought this backpack for my son to take to college in the fall. ... "
" ... Feels a bit "plastic" but it held up well in elementary school use. ... "
Fit
41backpack, pocket, sleeve, compartment, well made
+93%
-7%
" ... Perfect for my daughter for school and the iPad fits perfectly. ... "
" ... The bungees are great to hold gear, especially my fishing pole or coats, which is pretty nice ... "
" ... He is able to fit his laptop as well as his binders, great size. ... "
" ... All the electronics pockets are lined with a very soft microfiber like material that protects her phone,tablet and MacBook. ... "
" ... You can fit like 10 Jack's pizzas in this bag so if you love Jack's Pizzas buy this bag and fill'er up. ... "
" ... My daughter uses at college - protects her laptop and holds all of her stuff. ... "
" ... All fit perfectly, and It does not feel heavy on my back. ... "
" ... It has enough pockets to hold everything, and the front pocket is really convenient to hold your passport when travelling for quick access. ... My laptop fits perfectly (macbook pro). ... "
Color
21colors, red, love the color, person, material
+100%
" ... -Good color selection, I got the red and "asphalt" one. ... "
" ... I think the hardest part is choosing the color ... "
" ... Super vivid color. ... "
" ... Get a lot of compliments on the colors. ... "
" ... Looks great colors are even nicer in person. ... "
" ... The colors are a little different in person. ... The dark part is more of a dark green/teal, I thought it was going to be black. ... Even though the colors are different, I actually like them more. ... "
" ... I got mine in the dark purple color and it's the perfect mix of sporty and simple, so you don't look like you're about to embark on a 3 week backpacking trip. ... "
" ... The colors are fantastic without being boring or overly outspoken. ... "
For Travel
15backpack, traveling, hiking, travel, school
+93%
-7%
" ... I bought this backpack last year for a trip. ... "
" ... I love this backpack, great size for traveling aboard aircraft for the overhead bins. ... "
" ... Its a quality backpack, perfect for my summer travels. ... "
" ... Wore around Europe for 10 days with no complaints. ... "
" ... The school year hasn't started yet but I've already been able to use this on hikes, while traveling, and while taking classes on a college campus. ... "
" ... It holds everything I need for school and has also been wonderful for traveling. ... "
" ... We loved using our new backpack on our European holiday. ... "
" ... I've used this for several work trips already, and it's perfect. ... "
Design
12design, stylish, durable, cute, sleek
+100%
" ... I really like how there are many pockets in the bag’s design. ... "
" ... It's trendy and looks cool. ... "
" ... Cute and stylish but also a good size. ... "
" ... Plus it got a cute little rape whistle. ... "
" ... It looks bigger on the outside than the inside. ... "
" ... I love the design, color, and durability. ... "
" ... It looks very good!i bought it for my borther! ... "
" ... He's in high school and it looks very nice and he said he gets a lot of compliments. ... "
Price
11worth the money, worth, well worth, backpacks, 30
+91%
-9%
" ... He was thrilled to find a price tag on it showing that it was originally $30 more than he paid for it - he loves getting a bargain. ... "
" ... One of the best backpacks you could find for the price range, Cordura material is definitely a plus but the most important feature is the great design and solid construction, everything is reinforced and has an inner structure that makes it strong but lightweight. ... "
" ... Want to sell your 2003 Buck Regal? ... "
" ... 100% worth it. ... "
" ... I used to only spend $20-30 on my backpacks but this was worth the extra cash. ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... It was well worth the money! ... "
Water Resistance
11water resistant, rain, water bottle, water, backpack
+91%
-9%
" ... I have had a few times where the backpack got wet from light rain and did not have any damages whatsoever. ... "
" ... -Water bottle nets fit pretty big bottles I use a Nathan Sports Water Bottle 32oz bottle daily. ... "
" ... Looks waterproof but idk for sure because it hasn't been used out in the rain yet. ... "
" ... The small top pocket is probably the least waterproof. ... "
" ... This bag is very water resistant and very stylish. ... "
" ... Not only is it durable and stylish, but it is waterproof as well. ... "
" ... Also love there is a nice side holder for water. ... "
" ... I love the exterior of the bag because the material allows it to be water resistant, which works perfectly when walking between buildings on a rainy day. ... "
Marketplace
10looks, like, bag, advertised, darker
+70%
-30%
" ... To the right in the picture is the bag that I just bought ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... The lighter part is darker than it looks in the picture. ... "
" ... Great - as advertised ... "
" ... It was just as advertised. ... "
" ... this came in and looked much more grey than in the picture the product is nice tho. ... "
Weight
10heavy, size, light, really, pressure
+70%
-30%
" ... I like the compartment configuration and the light weight ... "
" ... love how it redistributes the weight for heavy loads. ... "
" ... Really great back pack--good size & weight. ... "
" ... It is comfortable to carry, even when loaded with a lot of weight. ... "
" ... Light weight and holds all my books and laptop with no issues ... "
" ... It’s supposed to be approved by chiropractors for less pressure and better weight distribution. ... "
" ... Light weight, perfect size for books and a laptop. ... "
Product Reliability
9last, year, weeks, ripping, come
+89%
-11%
" ... Owned for about a week now ... "
" ... Have had for a year now . ... "
" ... Will last many yrs ... "
" ... Lasts a while! ... "
" ... Overall it's a great buy and looks like it will last doe years to come. ... "
" ... I believe this item will last for a few years to come. ... "
" ... Still in great condition after a year. ... "
" ... Its also very reliable and resilient. ... "
Product As Described
9looks, like, bag, advertised, darker
+67%
-33%
" ... To the right in the picture is the bag that I just bought ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... The lighter part is darker than it looks in the picture. ... "
" ... Great - as advertised ... "
" ... It was just as advertised. ... "
" ... this came in and looked much more grey than in the picture the product is nice tho. ... "
Cover
7laptop, compartment, awful, adore, absolutely
+86%
-14%
" ... Extra points for the padded laptop/tablet compartment. ... "
" ... I absolutely adore this bag 💼 ... "
" ... great backpack, cannot go wrong with the northface lifetime guarantee ... "
" ... I love the bag! ... "
" ... Very nice bag ... "
As Gift
6bought, husband, christmas
+100%
" ... Bought as a gift. ... "
" ... The backpack was a gift. ... "
" ... Bought this for my son as a Christmas gift. ... "
" ... Birthday gift for my husband. ... "
" ... Gift for my grandson and he absolutely loves it! ... "
" ... Gift for my nephew. ... "
Band
6straps, waist, whistle, shoulders, padding
+50%
-50%
" ... Not very happy with this product that north face made it is not good for a labtop it dosent strap it in at all there almost no padding for the labtop and the bag is not comfortable to waer around no padding in the shoulders theres almost no room in the bag ... "
Memory
5laptop, pockets
+80%
-20%
" ... Good laptop storage. ... "
" ... Well made with tons of storage pockets. ... "
" ... Storage suitable for a laptop 15.6 (Asus ROG G551) ... "
" ... Works great and lots of storage ... "
Delivery
4delivered
+100%
" ... It arrived on time and is perfect ... "
" ... It’s awesome and it got delivered right on schedule! ... "
" ... Came as expected! ... "
" ... This item shipped very fast, and was very safe in its packaging. ... "
Device Compatibility
4macbook, pocket, nice
+100%
" ... There's a nice laptop pocket and it keeps her MacBook safe. ... "
" ... My laptop fits perfectly (macbook pro). ... "
" ... It carries a laptop. ... "
" ... Laptop holder for my Mac is great. ... "
Cleaning
3well made, looking, got, easy, dirty
+100%
" ... Attractive, well made, but got dirty over the school year. ... "
" ... Cat peed on it, easy to clean. ... "
" ... Very clean and exactly what I was looking for. ... "
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Size: 3436 meters