Customer Reviews The North Face Surge

My son use for High school and love it!

Great back pack, a lot of space and very sturdy.

I use the bag to carry my MacBook Air to and from work every day.

The backpack was for my grandson. It meets his need!

Great buy always love this bag will buy again and again

Love it.

Awesome quality and very light weight. My son needed a bag that was both of these he has a mobility issue and school books are heavy. This was a great choice for him.

This backpack is made very well and durable. The first time I used it, I packed it to the brim with no issues. Even when trying to zip a very full back pack, the zippers closed smoothly. There are plenty of pockets for storage and internal compartments for organization. The only complaint is that the main opening is narrow.

It's the perfect size for my new freshman for High school. Has just enough pockets, and the laptop picket is padded perfectly. My son loves it.

Very good

A buckle already broke on the first day.

Love this backpack! Got it for my brother, he loved it!! A must have!!

I brought it for my son. He's in 8th grade, he likes it because it has a lot of packet.

The backpack looks great with all its compartments and storage but in reality it's a bad backpack, the main storage compartment is very small even for a freshman in high school! It's so small I can only fit three 1 in binders with no extra room. The other north face backpacks are a much better choice for high school kids.

Perfect for lots of gear! Comfortable and reliable! We love this bag!

Perfect school backpack. Enough storage for books and lunch bag

This is one of the best work/school (even a day trip) configured backpacks I have ever owned. Device, open center, front access, and hidden compartments. I just love this backpack; it's outstanding.

Lots of room and useful compArtments.

My son likes the backpack. Just as described. Seems well made. Unfortunately, we did not have his college email when we ordered the backpack so we did not get the discount.

allows me to put a lot of things in lots of specific slots

We got this Surge pack to replace an OLD North Face pack and it has been great! It is the right mix of size for smaller trips without being too heavy and bulky. It has enough adjustments that I could use it as well as my daughter. We also used it as a carry-on for a plane trip.

This backpack is great for high school use. It has tons of pockets and fits all materials needed as well as gym gear.

Sure, here's a revised version of your review: I've had this backpack since January 2022, and I recently had to return it for warranty repair. As a high school student, I found that the backpack performs adequately for my needs. It features a spacious, lined laptop sleeve that accommodates large laptops (15-17 inches) and notebooks. The plastic backing adds rigidity to the laptop compartment, and the two quick-access compartments have additional lined areas to protect delicate items from scratches. The overall organization is effective, allowing me to neatly separate various chargers, jackets, pencil cases, and other school materials. However, the design and storage distribution have some issues. The main compartment is too narrow to comfortably fit thick books or additional clothes for colder seasons, making it challenging to organize and fit everything. Once packed, the backpack becomes quite tight, and I noticed the seams starting to tear, which is why I had to seek a warranty repair. The water bottle holder is generally adequate for a Hydro Flask, but the mesh material started tearing after just four months of normal use, indicating poor design. Given the price, I feel that The North Face could have engineered the main storage compartment better. On a positive note, the backpack is comfortable and sleek, and stains and dirt come off surprisingly easily. For the average student, this is a fine backpack. If you plan to frequent trips and destinations, reconsider this backpack, although it has help up to my travels worldwide.

Great for back to school

Great Backpack and perfect for teenage son.