Like the classic Borealis Backpack, but smaller, this Mini version has the same iconic design complete with an external bungee cord system just in a smaller, 10-litre volume. It's perfect for a day of easy-going exploration. It has two external water bottle pockets, one with quick draw smartphone access.
Like the classic Borealis Backpack, but smaller, this Mini version has the same iconic design complete with an external bungee cord system just in a smaller, 10-litre volume. It's perfect for a day of easy-going exploration. It has two external water bottle pockets, one with quick draw smartphone access.
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The lowest price for The North Face Borealis Mini Backpack right now is $156.08 at Amazon.com.au.
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Prices last updated 29 Sept 2026.
The North Face Borealis Mini Backpack
Like the classic Borealis Backpack, but smaller, this Mini version has the same iconic design complete with an external bungee cord system just in a smaller, 10-litre volume. It's perfect for a day of easy-going exploration. It has two external water bottle pockets, one with quick draw smartphone access.
Like the classic Borealis Backpack, but smaller, this Mini version has the same iconic design complete with an external bungee cord system just in a smaller, 10-litre volume. It's perfect for a day of easy-going exploration. It has two external water bottle pockets, one with quick draw smartphone access.
Last updated at 29/09/2026 11:27:17
THE NORTH FACE 10L Mini Borealis Every Day Backpack - PFAS Free
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originally posted on thenorthface.se
Love this little backpack, it has great features and is suprisingly roomy for its size. I use it both for short day hikes, walking around town and always bring it on my travels. It has several pockets and compartments to organise things easily. The outer drawstring is great for stowing away a smaller jacket/extra layer, further extending the backpack's capacity. The only negative (and the reason it only gets 4 stars) is that the water bottle pockets are way too small to fit any bottle. The fabric doesn't stretch out like regular water bottle pockets. Still it's good enough that I have bought two of these little backpacks and use them almost daily.
originally posted on thenorthface.com
Definitely a cute backpack. A lot of pocket room for so many things.It can fit a Galaxy s7 tablet in the inner back pocket.You have plenty of room inside the main pocket for a 20fl oz water.A couple small notebooks, a wallet, makeup bag, snacks, or maybe a tshirt, socks, etc.The little pocket inside can fit a lot as well, a small wallet, keys, money, pens, lipstick, small items basically.The outer front pocket is good for some smaller items as well.The elastic on front is great of you need to cinch a small cap or something.Nice little handle on the top to carry by hand.Zippers open & close smoothly which is important.Straps are nice & thick & comfortable.Now the cons, the two small pockets on the sides, I don't think it's that much of a con, you can ... MoreDefinitely a cute backpack. A lot of pocket room for so many things.It can fit a Galaxy s7 tablet in the inner back pocket.You have plenty of room inside the main pocket for a 20fl oz water.A couple small notebooks, a wallet, makeup bag, snacks, or maybe a tshirt, socks, etc.The little pocket inside can fit a lot as well, a small wallet, keys, money, pens, lipstick, small items basically.The outer front pocket is good for some smaller items as well.The elastic on front is great of you need to cinch a small cap or something.Nice little handle on the top to carry by hand.Zippers open & close smoothly which is important.Straps are nice & thick & comfortable.Now the cons, the two small pockets on the sides, I don't think it's that much of a con, you can still pack small items in them, but one side doesn't have a lip on top to protect things from falling out, while the other side does. Stick a chapstick, lipstick, small bottle opener im those little pockets, but they definitely will tear the material if you over stuff them. I don't think they are super useful, but just extra pockets to shove something in quickly if need be.The material on the bottom I did notice on the site looks flimsy & really is in person. There is no padding or protection on the bottom portion which which makes me feel this bag will tear on the bottom first! It's made so thin where you would think should have the most protection. Disappointed about the bottom being so flimsy. Don't randomly stick an open pen because it may tear the bottom. Sharp items would not be smart.The pros outweight the cons which is really good, but I feel like the price is more for the name. The quality was not what it could have been. A double layer on the bottom would have really made a big difference. It's the reason for my 4 stars. Other than the bottom this bag is great. This might not be a huge issue for anyone else, but I have gone through many backpacks where the bottom was more padded, since it's going to end up on a floor at some point should have been given more attention.
originally posted on thenorthface.com
Amazing bag. Nice size for a quick hike or walk. Enough organization for a pack of clothing and food while still keeping some itens/tech organized. 2 waterbottles and elastic on the front of the bag is also really nice for jackets and etc without occupying the inside space.The things I think are missing on the bag considering the price:- It's so close to fir a macbook air. I know it's not the purpose of the bag but it would increase so much the usability on a day-to-day basis. It misses for literally 4cm.- Considering is a lightweight, small and with limited resources bag, it could be packable.- There is enough structure on the bottom of the back for a strap. It would be good for towels and etc.
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Product dimensions | 2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm |
THE NORTH FACE 10L Mini Borealis Every Day Backpack - PFAS Free
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Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Love this little backpack, it has great features and is suprisingly roomy for its size. I use it both for short day hikes, walking around town and always bring it on my travels. It has several pockets and compartments to organise things easily. The outer drawstring is great for stowing away a smaller jacket/extra layer, further extending the backpack's capacity. The only negative (and the reason it only gets 4 stars) is that the water bottle pockets are way too small to fit any bottle. The fabric doesn't stretch out like regular water bottle pockets. Still it's good enough that I have bought two of these little backpacks and use them almost daily.
Definitely a cute backpack. A lot of pocket room for so many things.It can fit a Galaxy s7 tablet in the inner back pocket.You have plenty of room inside the main pocket for a 20fl oz water.A couple small notebooks, a wallet, makeup bag, snacks, or maybe a tshirt, socks, etc.The little pocket inside can fit a lot as well, a small wallet, keys, money, pens, lipstick, small items basically.The outer front pocket is good for some smaller items as well.The elastic on front is great of you need to cinch a small cap or something.Nice little handle on the top to carry by hand.Zippers open & close smoothly which is important.Straps are nice & thick & comfortable.Now the cons, the two small pockets on the sides, I don't think it's that much of a con, you can ... MoreDefinitely a cute backpack. A lot of pocket room for so many things.It can fit a Galaxy s7 tablet in the inner back pocket.You have plenty of room inside the main pocket for a 20fl oz water.A couple small notebooks, a wallet, makeup bag, snacks, or maybe a tshirt, socks, etc.The little pocket inside can fit a lot as well, a small wallet, keys, money, pens, lipstick, small items basically.The outer front pocket is good for some smaller items as well.The elastic on front is great of you need to cinch a small cap or something.Nice little handle on the top to carry by hand.Zippers open & close smoothly which is important.Straps are nice & thick & comfortable.Now the cons, the two small pockets on the sides, I don't think it's that much of a con, you can still pack small items in them, but one side doesn't have a lip on top to protect things from falling out, while the other side does. Stick a chapstick, lipstick, small bottle opener im those little pockets, but they definitely will tear the material if you over stuff them. I don't think they are super useful, but just extra pockets to shove something in quickly if need be.The material on the bottom I did notice on the site looks flimsy & really is in person. There is no padding or protection on the bottom portion which which makes me feel this bag will tear on the bottom first! It's made so thin where you would think should have the most protection. Disappointed about the bottom being so flimsy. Don't randomly stick an open pen because it may tear the bottom. Sharp items would not be smart.The pros outweight the cons which is really good, but I feel like the price is more for the name. The quality was not what it could have been. A double layer on the bottom would have really made a big difference. It's the reason for my 4 stars. Other than the bottom this bag is great. This might not be a huge issue for anyone else, but I have gone through many backpacks where the bottom was more padded, since it's going to end up on a floor at some point should have been given more attention.
Amazing bag. Nice size for a quick hike or walk. Enough organization for a pack of clothing and food while still keeping some itens/tech organized. 2 waterbottles and elastic on the front of the bag is also really nice for jackets and etc without occupying the inside space.The things I think are missing on the bag considering the price:- It's so close to fir a macbook air. I know it's not the purpose of the bag but it would increase so much the usability on a day-to-day basis. It misses for literally 4cm.- Considering is a lightweight, small and with limited resources bag, it could be packable.- There is enough structure on the bottom of the back for a strap. It would be good for towels and etc.
I am surprised that I love this bag since it is Sooooo small. If it was 12L instead of 10L & actually had 2 water bottle pockets I'd buy it in every colour. I use this for short hikes or day trips (zoo/anywhere I don't want to bring my purse). For reference the ONLY water bottle pocket fits a child size contigo water bottle (if you really fight with it) in the VERY TINY water bottle pocket. I can fit a 12oz swell type bottle but they are tall & it looks a bit funny. The inside & front pocket I can get a larger water bottle, set of extra kid clothes, a few snacks, wallet & keys. That's it. Nothing more. As much as I like this bag I am really irritated with the blatant lie that there are 2 water bottle pockets. That is such misleading advertising & doesn't make me ... MoreI am surprised that I love this bag since it is Sooooo small. If it was 12L instead of 10L & actually had 2 water bottle pockets I'd buy it in every colour. I use this for short hikes or day trips (zoo/anywhere I don't want to bring my purse). For reference the ONLY water bottle pocket fits a child size contigo water bottle (if you really fight with it) in the VERY TINY water bottle pocket. I can fit a 12oz swell type bottle but they are tall & it looks a bit funny. The inside & front pocket I can get a larger water bottle, set of extra kid clothes, a few snacks, wallet & keys. That's it. Nothing more. As much as I like this bag I am really irritated with the blatant lie that there are 2 water bottle pockets. That is such misleading advertising & doesn't make me trust the company in any way. The 2nd "water bottle" pocket fits a tube of chap stick, maybe a set of keys. I wouldn't put my keys in this pocket as it has a flap not a zipper. There is not place on this earth where this pocket could be considered a water bottle pocket & clearly this has annoyed me, but for me it isn't a deal breaker. The quality seems good, the end of the bungee cord on the front was out when I bought the bag but I just had to re-tie the end inside the front pocket I might double tie these now since I know they are not designed well with a hard knot as they should be. If you put anything in the bungee check to make sure the cord is tied tight inside the front pocket or your item will be long gone. Also check the size before you commit to this backpack since it is very very small.Please make it a bit bigger North Face!!
Exactly what I wanted as I needed something in replace of a small crossbody, and this was it!Pros: a lot of zippered pockets, the material is water resistant and the padding is comfortable. Basically, I can fit all my typical daily items and compartmentalize them too, while staying worry-free about water damage or theft. Bonus: the grey colour with blue bungee is cute :)Cons: the “water bottle” pocket is indeed very small and only fits child-size or travel-size mini water bottles. The other side pocket is great for keys or very small items.Note: anyone who is thinking about purchasing this backpack should try and see it first in person or via social media posts because it is very small.
I love these little backpacks! I REALLY wanted some shade of brown last year for a neutral, so I was so glad to see the khaki stone color available.I use these in place of a purse, and I can pack even more than I would in a crossbody or shoulder bag, and I can hardly feel it on my back due the the wide, padded straps, and the bag itself weighs next to nothing. They're adorable, and come in so many pretty color choices. They look outdoorsy/adventure-y if that's your style, and they seem durable. I even put a few pins on mine to make it my own. Hands down, my favorite bag I've ever had! I'll use these as long as they make them available!
Perfect size for me - fits my water bottle, snacks and small items (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, etc) with room to spare. Some people folks thought this bag was too small but this is exactly what I was looking for. Other bags this size have very thin fabric for arm straps - this is much more comfortable for the amount I'm carrying. It's slightly padded.I love the cord in the front to carry a light jacket. The pockets on the sides are too small for a water bottle (which I never carry on the sides since it can fall out if I bend over in other bags). It matches my duffel too - love it.I've been trying to find a mini backpack for hiking, everything I've had over the years have been sling bags which get uncomfortable after hours of hiking. So happy to have found this one!
I bought this backpack for our spring break trip. I was looking for something that is small but I can store iPad, headphone(full size), a small water bottle, wallet and some snacks. The inner compartments are well organized so I didn't have to dig inside everytime I tried to get something out of the bag. The zippers are very smooth and I didn't have to take it down and use both hands to open and close. I was able to open and close with one hand while I am still wearing it on one shoulder. Also, I was able to pack my light padded jacket using a cord outside of the backpack. Just fold and slide under the cord and tighten it. The jacket stayed in place very well without worrying about loosing it. More than anything, I really liked the padded shoulder straps which is a ... MoreI bought this backpack for our spring break trip. I was looking for something that is small but I can store iPad, headphone(full size), a small water bottle, wallet and some snacks. The inner compartments are well organized so I didn't have to dig inside everytime I tried to get something out of the bag. The zippers are very smooth and I didn't have to take it down and use both hands to open and close. I was able to open and close with one hand while I am still wearing it on one shoulder. Also, I was able to pack my light padded jacket using a cord outside of the backpack. Just fold and slide under the cord and tighten it. The jacket stayed in place very well without worrying about loosing it. More than anything, I really liked the padded shoulder straps which is a rare feature for this size of mini backpack.
I've been using this backpack for about 6 months now. I mainly use it for road trips, day hikes, and the gym. On hikes, it can fit about 1 to 2 L of water, sunscreen, insect, repellent, a few snacks, and a light piece of clothing / windbreaker. The mesh pocket inside the main compartment is very useful for holding valuables. The side pockets are narrow, can hold sunscreen, bug repellent, sunglasses, or a phone. Very comfortable for all day wear. I bought the white color way; gets scuffed/stained however washes out in the washer easily. Very pleased with this backpack.
I purchased this backpack in need of a small bag able to hold the essentials for the airport.It arrived 1 day earlier than predicted (3 days). The backpack is made out of strong water resistent materials and has alot of pockets. It has a comfortable, padded back support and padded, adjustable straps. On either side of the bag is one elasticated water bottle holder and one convenient pocket. On the inside of the bag it has 10 litres of storage and one mesh pocket with zip (useful for valuable items). Then on the front it has a discrete large pocket and elastic tension string to hold things or change the size of the bag.The dimensions in cm: Hieght (35) width (25) depth (13)Overall this bag is an absolutly great product with all its pockets, premium materials ... MoreI purchased this backpack in need of a small bag able to hold the essentials for the airport.It arrived 1 day earlier than predicted (3 days). The backpack is made out of strong water resistent materials and has alot of pockets. It has a comfortable, padded back support and padded, adjustable straps. On either side of the bag is one elasticated water bottle holder and one convenient pocket. On the inside of the bag it has 10 litres of storage and one mesh pocket with zip (useful for valuable items). Then on the front it has a discrete large pocket and elastic tension string to hold things or change the size of the bag.The dimensions in cm: Hieght (35) width (25) depth (13)Overall this bag is an absolutly great product with all its pockets, premium materials and convenient size. This is a product well worth it when on sale.
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Product dimensions | 2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm |
