The North Face
Borealis Tote Bag
The Borealis Tote Bag from The North Face is a hybrid tote/backpack made with check-textured rugged nylon, designed for everyday carry and work or school use. It features a main zip-closed compartment, padded laptop sleeve, front zip pocket, side pockets, and external elastic compression cords for extra storage options; it can be carried by the handles or worn over the shoulder/back with the woven straps. Dimensions are 16 x 15.75 x 5 inches (41 x 40 x 13 cm), and the interior includes a grey lining with slip pockets and a key clip.
- Material
- Check-textured rugged nylon fabric
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Size
Specifications
Rugged nylon tote bag with padded laptop compartment and convertible shoulder/backpack straps.
Padded laptop compartment, zip closure, front zip pocket, side pockets, external elastic compression system, convertible straps.
- Material
- Check-textured rugged nylon fabric
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 15.75x5x16 in
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Additional Attributes
- check-textured rugged nylon fabric
- main compartment with zip closure
- padded laptop compartment
- zip pocket at front
- side pockets
- grab handles and woven straps
- shoulder or back carry
- external elastic compression system
Product Insights
The Borealis Tote Bag from The North Face bridges backpack organization with tote convenience, offering a padded 16-inch laptop compartment, dual water bottle pockets, and an external bungee cord for bulky items like jackets, all while standing upright for easy access. Convertible between shoulder tote and adjustable backpack, it is designed for commute durability with lightweight nylon, DWR and PU coatings for light rain resistance, and a non-PFC DWR coating for lower environmental impact. The main tradeoff: marketed to carry like the Borealis backpack, it weighs 1.28 lb with an 11-inch shoulder drop and adjustable straps, but buyers confirm it stays light when full and fits daily commuting needs.
Verified claims
- Bungee cord
- External bungee cord secures bulky lightweight items like jackets or blankets, expanding the 22L main compartment's usable carry capacity.
- Water bottle pockets
- Dual side pockets keep water bottles easily accessible.
- Laptop compartment
- Padded compartment carries laptops up to 16 inches securely.
- Target audience
- Designed to bring backpack organization to tote users.
- Backpack features
- Adjustable straps enable tote and backpack carry; external bungee secures bulky items.
- Commute durability
- Lightweight nylon with DWR coating resists rain while weighing about 580 g.
- Carry modes
- Converts between shoulder tote and adjustable backpack.
- Capacity
- The expandable bag holds several documents at once without becoming too heavy or bulky.
- Laptop fit
- Rated for 16-inch laptops; buyers confirm daily commuting use.
- Carry comfort
- Weighs about 1.28 lb with an approximately 11-inch shoulder strap drop and adjustable backpack straps.
- Organization
- Padded 16-inch laptop compartment, dual side water bottle pockets, and secure-zip pockets inside and on the front.
- Water resistance
- Non-PFC DWR finish and PU coating make the nylon fabric water-resistant.
- Weight-to-feature ratio
- Weighs about 1.28 lb and includes a 16-inch laptop fit, 22L main compartment, bungee compression, dual side water bottle pockets, and DWR finish; buyers report it stays light when full.
- Laptop sleeve dimensions
- The internal laptop sleeve measures 13 x 10.8 inches (33 x 27.4 cm), while the padded compartment is designed to accommodate up to a 16-inch laptop.
- Work and sports versatility
- The tote works for carrying a laptop to work and for sports outings.
Product record
- Title
- Borealis Tote Bag
- Brand
- The North Face
- Price
- 110 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 14 sourcesUses
Carrying a laptop in a padded compartment
The North Face's Borealis Tote has a padded laptop compartment, so it can serve as a simple daily bag for taking a laptop to work or school. Its stand-up design and side water bottle holders make it easy to keep essentials organized alongside the laptop.[1,2]
A tote that carries like a backpack alternative
The North Face's Borealis Tote is positioned for people who don't wear backpacks but still want Borealis-style function. Carry it by the short top handles in hand, or use the long strap to wear it on your shoulder or back when you'd rather go hands-free.[1,2,3,4]
Cinch extra gear to the outside of the bag
The Borealis Tote borrows a recognisable detail from The North Face's Borealis Backpack: an external bungee cord meant to cinch in your stuff and keep it safe. The elastic cord runs in a crisscross pattern down the left side panel with small plastic cord locks, and the merchant notes the external elastic compression system offers more options for organizing.[1,2,3]
Keep everyday items organized and secured inside the tote
A top zipper closes the main compartment, while the interior offers a grey lining with slip pockets, a small mesh pocket, and a metal key clip on a short strap for keeping keys and smaller items in place. The stand-up design also makes it easier to load and see what is inside when packing.[1,3,4]
Tote with side water bottle holders
The Borealis Tote Bag has two water bottle holders on the sides, so you can carry drinks alongside the rest of your gear. Its stand-up design keeps the bag upright and easy to load while you pack for the day.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Borealis Tote Bag: Choose this if you like the function of The North Face's Borealis Backpack but don't wear backpacks — the brand positions this tote as delivering pretty much all of that function in tote form. It suits commuters and daily carriers who want a padded laptop sleeve, two side water bottle holders, an external bungee cord to cinch items, a stand-up design with a reinforced base, and the flexibility to carry it by the grab handles or worn on the shoulder or back. Made from rugged 100% nylon with a zippered main compartment, it measures 16 inches high by 15.75 inches wide by 5 inches deep and comes in one size in Black, Light Grey, or Beige/Greige.[1,2,5] | Base Camp Utilitarian Tote: Choose this if you want a compact everyday tote for daily gear: it offers an 18L capacity (height 11 inches/28 cm, length 15 inches/38 cm, width 6.5 inches/16.5 cm), a 600D recycled polyester body with TPU coating, and a reinforced 840D recycled ballistic nylon base with a non-PFC DWR finish that lets it stand up on its own. It suits people who value flexible carrying, since the handles also let you wear it as a backpack, and the adjustable front straps and daisy-chain webbing provide external carry for items like jackets or yoga mats. Note that the top is open with a plastic buckle closure rather than a full zipper, and organization comes from two external drop-in pockets, two side pockets for water bottles, and an internal secure-zip mesh pocket with a key clip.[6,7,8,9,10] | Never Stop Tote: Choose this if you want a black, zip-top tote for daily carrying: it is made of 100% nylon ripstop fabric with a check texture, includes a padded laptop compartment, and measures 12 inches high by 15.25 inches long by 5.5 inches wide in one size. It suits people who value organization and secure storage, with two large front zip pockets, an interior zip pocket and sleeve pocket with a metal D-ring, plus an adjustable crossbody strap and a flat base that lets it sit upright. Note that the wide shoulder strap is unpadded, which may matter if you carry heavier loads for long periods.[11,12,13,14] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing black tote bag made from smooth ripstop-like fabric with two wide vertical webbing shoulder straps, a top zipper closure with corded pulls, a front horizontal zip pocket, side elastic bungee cord detail with toggles, and a white embroidered brand wordmark on the upper front.
- Overall shapeRectangular tote silhouette with slightly tapered top and a flat reinforced base visible at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.10 · w 0.82 · h 0.78 (high) - Main fabricSmooth, slightly textured ripstop-like synthetic fabric with a low-sheen finish covering the main body.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.58 (high) - Shoulder strapsTwo wide black woven webbing straps run vertically from base to top and continue into shoulder handles; straps are sewn onto the bag front with visible stitching.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.62 (high) - Top zipper closureTop edge shows a zipper closure with corded pull tabs extending from each top corner; zipper runs across the full bag opening.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.08 · w 0.86 · h 0.10 (high) - Front zip pocketHorizontal zip pocket on the upper front panel with a short corded pull hanging from the zipper.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.38 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Side bungee cordsElastic bungee cord detailing threaded through four small fabric anchors on each side of the bag, with adjustment toggles on the cords.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.32 · w 0.16 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.79 · y 0.32 · w 0.16 · h 0.45 (high) - Reinforced baseBottom edge shows a slightly darker, reinforced base panel in a denser fabric wrapping the lower perimeter.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.78 · w 0.76 · h 0.10 (high) - Brand wordmark“THE NORTH FACE”
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.28 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product photograph on a uniform light gray background with soft frontal lighting and a faint shadow beneath the bag; image is centered and cropped to show full bag and handles.
- Background and lightingEven light gray studio background with soft, diffuse frontal lighting and no visible texture.
- ShadowSubtle soft shadow directly beneath the bag indicating frontal overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.86 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high) - Shot compositionCentered, front-on product shot showing full bag including handles; no props or people visible.
Colors
black· main body#11120Eblack· webbing straps#0D0E0Bwhite· brand wordmark embroidery#EDEDEDdark charcoal· base panel#141513- Overall shapeRectangular tote silhouette with slightly tapered top and a flat reinforced base visible at the bottom edge.
- 02
Product
Tall vertical black tote-style bag with a single long adjustable shoulder strap, top carry handles, an external elastic bungee grid on the visible side, and reinforced bottom panel.
- Overall shapeRectangular tall vertical bag with soft, slightly padded sides and a flat reinforced bottom, photographed standing on its base and shown from a side/three-quarter rear angle.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.05 · w 0.88 · h 0.90 (high) - Main fabricSmooth matte black fabric on the larger central panel; left-side panel shows a subtle square ripstop texture.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.72 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.30 · h 0.58 (medium) - External bungee cord gridElastic cord in a crisscross pattern attached to the left-side panel with small rectangular plastic cord locks/tethers, forming three curved X shapes down the panel.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.56 (high) - Long shoulder strapWide flat woven shoulder strap in a dark tone, running from the top left across the front and down toward the bottom right, appearing adjustable where it meets the bag near the top.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.12 · w 0.46 · h 0.76 (high) - Top carry handlesPair of short fabric carry handles at the top center with a padded wrap/Velcro strap holding them together, positioned between the shoulder-strap anchor points.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Top zipper and cord pullsTop zipper closure with small corded zipper pulls visible at the bag top edges, one pull visible at the right top corner.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.04 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium) - Metal D-ringTriangular metal D-ring attached to a short webbing loop at the top left corner of the bag.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.06 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Reinforced bottomLower edge of the bag has a visibly denser, slightly textured reinforced band running along the base.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.88 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light-gray background with soft shadow beneath the bag; image cropped to include full bag and strap extending toward the bottom right.
- Background and stagingEven light-gray seamless background with soft, diffuse studio lighting and a soft shadow under the bag toward the front.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter side/rear view framing the bag slightly left of center, leaving space on the right where the shoulder strap extends.
Colors
matte black· main fabric#0D0E0Ddark charcoal· webbing and straps#131413- Overall shapeRectangular tall vertical bag with soft, slightly padded sides and a flat reinforced bottom, photographed standing on its base and shown from a side/three-quarter rear angle.
- 03
Product
Top-down detail view of a black tote bag showing the zippered opening, grey interior lining with pockets and a metal key clip, black webbing handles, and a white embroidered logo on the exterior front panel.
- Zippered top openingTop zipper is open exposing the bag interior; visible black zipper tape and teeth run along the top edge with a short fabric zipper pull tab at the right corner.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.03 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high) - Interior liningSmooth grey synthetic lining visible inside the bag with a slightly shiny finish and stitched seam lines along the inner walls.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Interior slip pocketsAt least one flat slip pocket on the inner wall with a stitched top edge visible on the left side of the interior opening.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Mesh pocket and key clipA small mesh pocket is visible near the upper right interior with a metal key clip attached to a short strap inside the pocket area.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.14 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high) - Exterior front panelBlack exterior fabric front panel with a subtle woven texture; visible top edge stitching where the zipper attaches.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.68 · h 0.58 (high) - Webbing handlesWide black woven webbing handles attached at the bag top; one handle runs down the right side of the image and another is visible on the left edge.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.26 · w 0.24 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (medium) - Embroidered logoWhite embroidered text and arc logo on the exterior reading THE NORTH FACE.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high) - Logo text transcription“THE NORTH FACE”
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio shot with neutral light grey background, soft even lighting, slight shadowing under the bag, and a tight crop focusing on the bag top and right side.
- Shot compositionClose-up angled top-down framing showing the bag opening and right-side handle, cropped so bottom of bag is out of frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light grey background with soft, diffuse light that produces minimal harsh shadows and slight internal fabric highlights.
- Image qualitySharp focus on bag details with visible fabric texture and stitching; no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
black· exterior fabric front panel#131415medium grey· interior lining#ABADB2white· embroidered logoblack· webbing handles#0E0E0D- Zippered top openingTop zipper is open exposing the bag interior; visible black zipper tape and teeth run along the top edge with a short fabric zipper pull tab at the right corner.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- The North Face
Borealis Tote Bag
Variants
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Customer Reviews
5 total5 reviews · out of 5
Le fourre-tout Borealis
Donné en cadeau à ma fille. Elle était très contente
Pratique et confortable
J'aime la polyvalence de ce sac. Il est parfait pour le transport du laptop pour le boulot, ainsi que les sorties sportives.
Super sac 🤩
Super sac 🤩
Versatile !
would def buy again or recommend to a friend
Pratique
Sac extensible qui peut contenir plusieurs documents en même temps sans devenir trop lourd ou encombrant.