Does the The North Face Borealis fit United's carry-on bag limit?
Yes. The The North Face Borealis is within the United carry-on bag limit of 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 35 × 23 cm) on every side: height +2.5 in, width +2.0 in, depth +2.5 in.
United limit 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 35 × 23 cm) · United 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 United sizer
United · Personal item
The North Face Borealis
Too bigNo. The The North Face Borealis is larger than the United personal item limit of 17 × 10 × 9 in (43 × 25 × 22 cm) in height and width: height −2.5 in, width −2.0 in, depth +2.5 in.
LimitBagRoomHeight, in1719.5−2.5 inWidth, in1012−2.0 inDepth, in96.5+2.5 inWeight, kgnone1.05—
Must fit under the seat in front of you.
Other bags for United
| 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 |
| American | Fits |
| Southwest | Fits |
| JetBlue | Fits |
| Spirit | Fits |
| Frontier | Fits |
| Allegiant | Fits |
| Ryanair | Fits |
Questions
Is the The North Face Borealis allowed as United carry-on bag?
Yes. The The North Face Borealis is within the United carry-on bag limit of 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 35 × 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 United personal item?
No. The The North Face Borealis is larger than the United personal item limit of 17 × 10 × 9 in (43 × 25 × 22 cm) in height and width: height −2.5 in, width −2.0 in, depth +2.5 in.