Borealis 28L Backpack
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Why We Like The Borealis 28L Backpack
Whether we’re headed to class or a coffee shop, we count on the Borealis Backpack from the North Face to store all of our study session supplies without compromising comfort. The American Chiropractic Association recommends this bag because of its supportive 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 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 #TNFZB10
- Responsible Collection
- Recycled/Repurposed
- Material
- [upper] 100% nylon, [lining] 100% polyester
- Volume
- 28L (1709cu in)
- Shoulder Straps
- articulated
- Access
- front panel
- Pockets
- 1 external fleece-lined, 2 water bottle, 1 interior zip
- Laptop Sleeve
- yes, up to 13.75 x 11.25in
- Weight Capacity
- 2lb 5oz
- Dimensions
- 12 x 6.5 x 19.5in
- Claimed Weight
- 2lb 5oz
- Activity
- casual
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 1246 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 26, 2024
Back pack
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Honestly I still have my 2017 version compare to the 2023 version it's very different overall I love it the padding great, the material is different but feels stronger, and can't wait for the next
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
April 21, 2024
Definitely recommend this backpack!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this backpack for my son and he absolutely loves it! Great quality and can tell that this backpack will last! He loves that he can fit his water bottle in the side pockets without struggle. Also has a pocket for his laptop. My husband now wants this backpack!
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
April 20, 2024
For work/school use = Annoying Backpack
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this backpack for college. While the material quality and construction are very good, the design of the backpack is super annoying. Non-stop annoying. It's designed like a hiking backpack. As in, load up 50 lbs of gear in the morning, hike all day long, then unpack everything at night. So the pack is intentionally designed to create a high center of mass, close to your back. It tapers down the bottom. The external organizational pocket, which is too small, is located high up on the back. It has an complicated system of straps and elastic and cinch straps that are meant to pull the load tight together, pull it in towards your back, and keep it high. What this means is that the compartment you put your wallet, phone, pencils/pens, calculator, etc in flops around all over the place (and again, it's too small). Then, if you put anything smaller than a book in the main compartment, it drops down to the bottom. Your access to the bottom of the main compartment, however, is pinched off by the bottom of the external org compartment, which is pulled in tight against the back w/ straps, elastic, etc. Basically, you have to fight against the backpack to get anything out of the bottom. Another annoying thing - the organizational compartment, being so high and being constrained at the bottom, is constantly flopping around when you're trying to get stuff out of it. It's like a triangle sitting up on one edge. It wants to tip forward, pivoting on the over-strapped bottom edge. If you're packing and unpacking once a day, this might not be an issue. But when you're constantly getting things out all day long (calculator, pens, phone, wallet, keys, watch, etc) it's very annoying. Then, because of the tapered bottom, the high weight distribution, and the flopping organizational compartment, it's easy for the COG to get out past the bottom edge of the bag, and the whole thing tips over. Bottom-line, this backpack is designed for all-day hiking, which results in a backpack that is very annoying as a school-work backpack. Choose accordingly.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
April 19, 2024
Spacious
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought it for my boyfriend who is a nurse. He is able to put all his medical stuff inside the bag along with his food and cables. He just wishes that it was wider.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
April 18, 2024
Going 16 years strong
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got my borealis backpack 16 years ago in the navy. It still looks and functions like it's brand new. You literally can lift it with full confidence, by the main compartment zipper, with it packed full! This backpack is BEYOND military grade, built to last!!!
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
April 16, 2024
best backpack out there!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this backpack! the waist straps are easily removable, very spacious and clean looking!! cannot wait to use it
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
April 15, 2024
excellent but not very spacious
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The backpack is quite nice, the problem is space, it has 2 pockets that practically nothing fits. I think the space could be optimized better since smaller backpacks fit more things than this one.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
April 13, 2024
Highly recommend!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wonderful backpack! Great quality and lots of pockets!
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
April 13, 2024
Love this product. Would buy again.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My 11 year old daughter loves this new backpack. She likes the padded section for her school iPad and all the pockets to keep her organized.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
April 12, 2024
Perfect!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent! Perfect size for everyday use!
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
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