Perfect example of how TNF have been slowly lowering the quality of items. A £90 RRP backpack with SBS zippers? Cheap. Likewise, the straps are very thin with little padding. I have an older Borealis backpack and would say this has more in common with the Jester backpack. The Jester has the same SBS zippers, has better straps and retails at much less...
Pretty late but figure I'll answer. I have it and it tends to lean forward when packed because it's not flat on the bottom. Maybe depending on how you pack it and what you put on the bottom, it could stand on its own but by itself, nope.
I have 4 Lowepro bags for different uses. Nothing can beat them in quality and features. But this one looks pretty close and descent.
I found one of these during the pandemic for only $50.
I couldn’t believe it!
Perfect example of how TNF have been slowly lowering the quality of items. A £90 RRP backpack with SBS zippers? Cheap. Likewise, the straps are very thin with little padding. I have an older Borealis backpack and would say this has more in common with the Jester backpack. The Jester has the same SBS zippers, has better straps and retails at much less...
Thank you very much for the nice video. I would like to ask how can I attach a trekking poles to the backpack North Face Borealis?
Thanks for the review mate
Will it fit a 15” laptop easy
Yes
Can this backpack stand by itself? or is it like many others tnf models, like not flat at all in the bottom?
Pretty late but figure I'll answer. I have it and it tends to lean forward when packed because it's not flat on the bottom. Maybe depending on how you pack it and what you put on the bottom, it could stand on its own but by itself, nope.
Thanks, great review!
What color did you get this in?
Good review! I think I want your job
Glad you liked our review Joseph! It's a pretty good job to have! 😁😁😁
You didn't say a single thing about the zippers! Are they by YKK?
Nope. SBS zippers on a £90 backpack. Insane.