
The North Face
Borealis Tote Bag
This North Face Borealis tote bag combines a rugged check-textured nylon body with a padded laptop compartment, multiple pockets, and an external elastic compression system for organizing gear. It offers shoulder or back carry options via woven straps and grab handles, and measures 16 x 15.75 x 5 inches.
- Material
- Check-textured rugged nylon fabric
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Color
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
- Bungee cord holds jackets and bulky items externally, adding carry capacity.
- Water bottle pockets
- Dual side pockets keep water bottles easily accessible.
- Laptop compartment
- Padded compartment carries laptops up to 16 inches securely.
- Stand-up design
- Bag stands upright on its own for easy access.
- Target audience
- Designed to bring backpack organization to tote users.
- External carry
- Bungee cord secures bulky items like a jacket externally.
- 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
- Expandable interior fits laptop and gym gear without feeling bulky.
- Weather resistance
- DWR and PU coating resist light rain for commute and gym trips.
- Laptop fit
- Rated for 16-inch laptops; buyers confirm daily commuting use.
- Carry comfort
- Marketed to carry like the Borealis backpack, it weighs 1.28 lb with a snug 11-inch shoulder drop and adjustable backpack straps.
- External compression
- External bungee cords secure bulky items like a jacket externally.
- Organization
- Padded 16-inch laptop compartment and dual side water bottle pockets.
- Water resistance
- DWR coating and PU-backed fabric protect contents in light rain.
- External bungee
- External elastic bungee system secures bulky items like jackets.
- Environmental impact
- Non-PFC DWR avoids persistent chemicals for lower environmental impact.
- Weight-to-feature ratio
- Verified 1.28 lb, fits 16 laptop, 22L main, bungee, pockets, DWR, stand-up; buyers report stays light when full.
Product record
- Title
- Borealis Tote Bag
- Brand
- The North Face
- Price
- 110 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
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.
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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
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Pratique
Sac extensible qui peut contenir plusieurs documents en même temps sans devenir trop lourd ou encombrant.
Versatile !
would def buy again or recommend to a friend
Pratique et confortable
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