THE NORTH FACE Borealis Commuter Laptop Backpack, TNF Black/TNF Black, One Size

Great product overall. Only wish is there to be a built in place for paperwork as well. Manila folders slid in laptop pocket will have to do for now.

My son use it as school bag , but only last two weeks then it’s broken, the quality is very poor!

Has huge pockets and amazing storage capabilities. Super easy to pack and I have no comfort complaints, perfect for school.

This line has always had great construction. My first Borealis lasted 5 years through college and traveling.

It was either this, or the Northface Recon. The Recon is a great backpack. I had one for years before I got my Borealis. However, the place where you would place the laptop at the back of the Recon allows your laptop to touch the hard ground when you set the backpack on the ground. Additionally, I found that the Recon had more of a tendency to fall over. Again, the Recon is good, but probably better for hiking than as a commuter backpack. The Borealis suspends the laptop by making the bottom not touch the bottom of the backpack... kind of like a little hammock. The straps are very adjustable, and the part where they attach on top is floppy (in a good way), which makes it a little easier to put the backpack on and also take it off. Overall, very, very good option if you plan to put your laptop in it. One think I dont like is how the very front small pocket doesnt have its zipper at the top of the compartment, rather its in the middle. So if youre trying to access it from an upright position, stuff at the top of the small compartment may fall out. I recommend this laptop.

I would have been happy for more storage compartments

The product is good looking, well-made and practical, whether as a backpack for travel or as a books bag for busy students. There is another version, very similar (about 1 less in all three dimensions) intended for girls. It even has gold lettering rather than the typical white North Face logo. Some girls may prefer the larger bag with the traditional white logo.

Top notch

Stands up great every time, shape provides easy access to everything inside! Durable even after being shoved under the passenger seat in front of me on many trips. Extra features like the exterior cords make either a jacket or flip flops easily accessible. Super comfortable straps with heavy loads.

First time used was August 11th and the zipper broke on September 3rd. Waste of money.