Does the The North Face Borealis fit American's carry-on bag limit?
Yes. The The North Face Borealis is within the American carry-on bag limit of 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) on every side: height +2.5 in, width +2.0 in, depth +2.5 in.
American limit 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) · American baggage page, checked 2026-10-26The North Face Borealis 12 × 6.5 × 19.5 in (30.5 × 16.5 × 49.5 cm) · maker’s page
The North Face Borealis in the American sizer
American · Personal item
The North Face Borealis
Too bigNo. The The North Face Borealis is larger than the American personal item limit of 18 × 14 × 8 in (45 × 35 × 20 cm) in height: height −1.5 in, width +2.0 in, depth +1.5 in.
LimitBagRoomHeight, in1819.5−1.5 inWidth, in1412+2.0 inDepth, in86.5+1.5 inWeight, kgnone1.05—
Must fit under the seat in front of you.
Other bags for American
| Bag | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Aer Travel Pack 3 | Fits |
| Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L | Fits |
| Nomatic Travel Pack 20L | Fits |
| CABINZERO Classic 28L | Fits |
| Osprey Farpoint 40 | Fits if not packed full |
Borealis on other airlines
| Airline | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Delta | Fits |
| United | Fits |
| Southwest | Fits |
| JetBlue | Fits |
| Spirit | Fits |
| Frontier | Fits |
| Allegiant | Fits |
| Ryanair | Fits |
Questions
Is the The North Face Borealis allowed as American carry-on bag?
Yes. The The North Face Borealis is within the American carry-on bag limit of 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) on every side: height +2.5 in, width +2.0 in, depth +2.5 in.
Is the The North Face Borealis allowed as American personal item?
No. The The North Face Borealis is larger than the American personal item limit of 18 × 14 × 8 in (45 × 35 × 20 cm) in height: height −1.5 in, width +2.0 in, depth +1.5 in.