The North Face Borealis Sling Bag
Product Information, Not A Review
Quick Specs
What Stands Out
What To Check
The Borealis Sling takes the idea of The North Face's Borealis backpack and shrinks it to a 6 liter bag worn across the body. It is one of Amazon's top sellers in Men's Cross-Body Sling Bags, and it keeps the front bungee that makes the full-size pack easy to strap a jacket to.
For a dad, the pitch is simple: everything you would stuff in cargo pockets, plus a bottle and a small tablet, riding on your back where it stays out of the way while you push a swing or chase a kid down a trail.
The Numbers That Matter
6 liters. Enough for phone, keys, wallet, snacks and a device about the size of a small tablet. Not enough for a laptop or a packed lunch for three.
8-inch tablet sleeve. The sleeve measures 16.5 x 22 cm. Measure your tablet in its case before counting on it.
10.6 oz. Light enough that you forget it is on, which is the whole point of a sling.
| Spec | What it decides |
|---|---|
| 6 L | Pocket gear plus a bottle, no laptop |
| 8-inch tablet sleeve | If your device fits |
| Fits some .75 L bottles | Check your bottle shape |
| 10.6 oz | All-day wear without noticing it |
Who It Is For
The dad heading out for a weekend at the park, a zoo trip or a short hike who wants his hands free and his phone in reach. If you only need phone, wallet and keys, the smaller North Face Jester Crossbody does it in less space. For a sling with a phone pocket on the strap, compare the Osprey Daylite Sling.
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The Short Version
A small sling from a known outdoor brand that carries a little more than pockets can. I would point a dad at this for park days and easy trails where hands need to stay free for the kids. If a laptop has to come along, it is the wrong bag.
MIKE MANNING
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