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The North Face

Borealis Backpack

Likely high demand despite not travel-specific. | Official TNF page shows 28L, 12 x 6.5 x 19.5 in, 2 lb 5 oz, and a 16-inch laptop compartment; stored as visualizer height x width x depth. | Launch-only softness, compressibility, opening, bottle-pocket, and price fields inferred from category and model.

Dimensions
19.5 x 12 x 6.5 in
Capacity
28 L
Weight
2.31 lb
Last reviewed
2026-05-29
Audited dimensions

Bag data

Audited dimensions
Last reviewed
2026-05-29
Dimension confidence
high
Primary source
manufacturer

Fit by airline

Airline fit results

Carry-on

The North Face Borealis Backpack

Fits

The North Face Borealis Backpack fits the published carry-on dimensions for this rule. Still measure the packed bag, including handles and wheels.

Visual sizer

Bag vs airline rule

Fits

Fits. Tightest spare room: 1.4 in.

Dimension-only silhouette
Scaled fit visualizationFits. Tightest spare room: 1.4 in.Bag size19.5 x 12 x 6.5 inRule size21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 inRule width 15.7 inRule length 21.7 inBag width 12 inBag length 19.5 inDepth: Bag 6.5 in / Rule 7.9 in

Fits. Tightest spare room: 1.4 in.

Height

Spare room +2.2 in

Bag 19.5 in / Rule 21.7 in

Width

Spare room +3.7 in

Bag 12 in / Rule 15.7 in

Depth

Spare room +1.4 in

Bag 6.5 in / Rule 7.9 in

  • warning: This result uses medium-confidence source data.

Data status

Audited dimensionsSource-linked rule

Rendered from the dimensions shown here. Airline staff and packed shape can still affect the real-world outcome.

Dimension-only silhouette rendered from verified dimensions; no approved product image is available yet.

Bag
19.5 x 12 x 6.5 in
Rule
21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in
Risk
8/100
Confidence
medium

Margins: length 2.2 in, width 3.7 in, depth 1.4 in.

Personal item

The North Face Borealis Backpack

Does not fit

The North Face Borealis Backpack is larger than the published personal-item dimensions. Pick a smaller alternative for this airline rule.

Bag
19.5 x 12 x 6.5 in
Rule
13 x 9.8 x 7.9 in
Risk
92/100
Confidence
medium

Margins: length -6.5 in, width -2.2 in, depth 1.4 in.

Main issue: length by 6.5 in, width by 2.2 in.

Carry-on

The North Face Borealis Backpack

Fits

The North Face Borealis Backpack fits the published carry-on dimensions for this rule. Still measure the packed bag, including handles and wheels.

Bag
19.5 x 12 x 6.5 in
Rule
21.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 in
Risk
8/100
Confidence
medium

Margins: length 2.2 in, width 1.8 in, depth 3.3 in.

Personal item

The North Face Borealis Backpack

Does not fit

The North Face Borealis Backpack is larger than the published personal-item dimensions. Pick a smaller alternative for this airline rule.

Bag
19.5 x 12 x 6.5 in
Rule
17.7 x 13.8 x 7.9 in
Risk
78/100
Confidence
medium

Margins: length -1.8 in, width 1.8 in, depth 1.4 in.

Main issue: length by 1.8 in.

Carry-on

The North Face Borealis Backpack

Fits

The North Face Borealis Backpack fits the published carry-on dimensions for this rule. Still measure the packed bag, including handles and wheels.

Bag
19.5 x 12 x 6.5 in
Rule
21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in
Risk
8/100
Confidence
medium

Margins: length 2.2 in, width 3.7 in, depth 2.6 in.

Carry-on

The North Face Borealis Backpack

Fits

The North Face Borealis Backpack fits the published carry-on dimensions for this rule. Still measure the packed bag, including handles and wheels.

Bag
19.5 x 12 x 6.5 in
Rule
21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in
Risk
8/100
Confidence
medium

Margins: length 2.2 in, width 3.7 in, depth 2.6 in.

Carry-on

The North Face Borealis Backpack

Fits

The North Face Borealis Backpack fits the published carry-on dimensions for this rule. Still measure the packed bag, including handles and wheels.

Bag
19.5 x 12 x 6.5 in
Rule
21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in
Risk
8/100
Confidence
medium

Margins: length 2.2 in, width 3.7 in, depth 2.6 in.

Carry-on

The North Face Borealis Backpack

Fits

The North Face Borealis Backpack fits the published carry-on dimensions for this rule. Still measure the packed bag, including handles and wheels.

Bag
19.5 x 12 x 6.5 in
Rule
21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in
Risk
8/100
Confidence
medium

Margins: length 2.2 in, width 3.7 in, depth 2.6 in.