THE NORTH FACE 10L Mini Borealis Everyday Backpack, TNF Black/TNF Black, One Size

Love my mini backpack! It’s just the right size! It’s my go-to hiking bag. Works great for day trips. It holds my water bottle, snacks, sunscreen, bug repellent and bear spray. 10/10 recommend!

I CAN fit a normal plastic water bottle in the side pocket! The elastic detail for the water bottle pocket holds it in place too. I was happy to find (6) sunglasses loops, I will hang mine from the shoulder one. I'm on crutches, so I needed a backpack with enough space to carry my purse essentials + lunch, a protein shake, & a pair of shorts for PT. The quality of craftsmanship is superb. The memory foam in the straps is dense, but thin. The straps are comfortable & because they are shaped to go around the arm, they don't get in the way. There's a hidden pocket opposite of the water bottle pocket, great for mace. I love the toggle clip inside, you could clip your keys to it - I clipped my wallet. The toggle clip will keep whatever you choose from falling to the bottom & make it easily accessible. ALL of my essentials fit in this backpack. I won't be carrying another brand's sling anymore. This backpack is going to be my savior. Chic but sporty. Front zipper pocket fit my large Samsung phone easily. Another bonus when hunting for a bag. I love that I can take my jacket off & either roll inside or attach to the bungee system. Army Green is the now color right now & I'm impressed with the hue in person. The daisy chains on either side will work well with an extra insulated water bottle I have that has a carabiner clip on the lid. Down to the scuff / tear proof bottom, it can easily be wiped down as needed. I would give it 6 stars if I could. Hits nicely in the sway of my back, just as it does on the model. I'm 5'11" & 170#, this bag doesn't add "bulk" to my frame. It actually shows off my figure! I'm considering getting another one!

I have small woman-specific sized backpacks for different purposes (photography, hiking, etc.) because small unisex backpacks just don’t fit. This mini is just right for dashing out the door. Extremely well made, good weight material, quality zippers and pulls. Northface quality. Straps extended fits perfectly for me at 5'2" tall. Slim pack design means no knocking people over in narrow aisles. Small side pockets only big enough for quick access to keys and AirPods. Interior pocket for an iPad mini, main body for a book, compact camera, shopping bag, lunch, snacks, small umbrella and/or bottle of water. Front exterior pocket has flap zipper shield, fits wallet, iPhone, charger. Padded back and lightly padded shoulder straps. All well-thought out details make this worth the high “ouch“ price and my last pack.

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I bought this to fit my daughter's Chrome book and I guess their new Chrome books are more like a laptop size now so it wouldn't zip up very well. If it had been 1 inch taller, it would have been perfect. We will be returning.

I bought this backpack to use for music festivals. I've tried many brands and styles over the years, but this one has been my favorite! I am 5'1 and this backpack sits high enough that I could dance without it hitting my low back (game changer!) It's big enough to fit a water bottle, snacks, jacket, and hat comfortably. There are enough pockets to keep things organized, but not too many that you forget where the items are. I love the elastic strap on the front for holding a blanket or bigger item and the daisy chain loops were essential for attaching ear plugs and flashlight. I used this for a week and a half while working at a festival and the loops on the shoulder straps were great for my walkie-talkie. No complaints and I can tell this bag will hold up to future wear.

I bought this because it is a MINI bag. So many reviews specifically complained that it’s too small for their need probably because they didn’t realize it’s a mini bag. But I can fit what I need plus a little more.The specifics that I like about it is it has a netted pocket that has a clip inside, I use it for my wallet with how constantly I misplace it. Keeps me from losing it/forgetting it. Along with my small items (a bunch of chapsticks)It also has a pouch in the back that fits my IPad 6 in a slim case, a small planner booklet.This leaves the main portion of my backpack which I can fit misc. items in like canned drinks and other random crap. The pocket in front is a decent size but still small so that’s more misc. items that I don’t use often but need easy access to like feminine products.All around it was a nice upgrade compared to my old backpack that was slightly smaller, but a normal mini backpack that you’d get in stores.There’s only one pocket on the bag that would seem useless to most but it’s great to keep a chapstick in the side for when I’m driving and can’t necessarily look to find it. There’s also reflector strips that I clip my keys to above the side pocket.Over all this bag is great, just what I needed, and in my price range!