Customer Reviews The North Face Surge

I love this bag. The grey+mint colour combination is perfect, and I get complemented on it daily. It's perfect for me as a grad student because I can carry plenty of books and supplies at once, while keeping everything organized and separated. The only thing that I find strange is the way the shoulder straps are connected to the pack. It seems weird to use a thin strip of cordura to attach the straps instead of sewing them into the body of the bag. Maybe NorthFace has a reason for doing it that way though. It certainly doesn't make the bag less comfortable to wear!

I purchased this backpack for school, but really use it for everything. It holds hiking gear, school stuff, even all my soccer equipment! It's ultra light and comfortable, perfect for long hikes, climbs, or bike rides. Also, all the pockets make it great for organization, and the two awesome handles rock for getting around campus. Perfect pack.

Perfect pack for day trips to weekend getaways. The surge backpack is great to use as an airline carry on bag.. Holds all the essentials within easy reach. I was looking for a backpack that met my needs as a women .. This one fits the bill perfectly.!!

I truly love this backpack due to the amount of space it has for school books. As a nursing student, my books can be pretty large and heavy, so I don't have to carry books in my hands and the design evens the weight across my shoulders/back and allows me to remain in good posture. I love this backpack and I would definitely pay the extra dollars all over again.

This backpack is amazing! The two large pockets are so spacious. I don't bring my laptop to school, but I can fit 3 binders in it! After I got my backpack, my sister was so jealous she ordered one just like it! It is very durable and will not rip or tear. The padding on the back can adjust or "fit" to anyone's comfort. It has millions of pockets for pens, pencils, your iPhone, iPad, notebooks, etc. I definitely recommend this backpack for someone who has a lot of textbooks for school, or is planning to go on a trip soon.

I needed two back packs for my twin granddaughters' birthday gifts. They picked them out online and I ordered them. It was really important to purchase just the right back packs as they are starting a new school--high school--and they want to be in style!

As someone who's owned two north face bags before, this one is by far my favorite. This one looks tough and very comfortable. I got the all blk and love it.

I use this for school and it is absolutely amazing. I haven't found one thing I disliked about it yet and I probably won't find anything! My laptop fits great and I feel reassured that it won't get damaged in this backpack. All of the compartments are very useful for things I never thought I would take around with me to classes.

This bag is a must have for a mom, traveler, zoo trips, laptop needs, or anything you can think of! Nice pockets with perfect lining. Laptop/tablet section is so protected there is no fear of damage.

This pack is awesome. I bought it to travel with and use in place of a messenger bag. The laptop compartment is really nice to have. The laptop compartment also pairs well with the camelback water delivery system. The bag is roomy and has a lot of pockets for organization. When packed full the backpack remains extremely comfortable while wearing. There is even a built in whistle on one of the straps incase you need to get someone's attention while hiking. I have had the same Northface backpack for over 12 years. It finally started fall apart and I chose this pack as it's replacement. You will not be disappointed.

Awesome

Great compartments for electronic devices as well as the space for the 17" laptop. Laptop compartments opens up fully for easy access and good for travel.

Great pack, I had my last surge for over 4 years and still is in great shape and I didn't need to buy a new backpack, but I couldn't pass it up. I still use my other pack for my more rugged use. Has great room and a lot of pockets. The laptop pocket is great for travel and makes getting through security fast. Holds all my books and 15" MacBook for school easily. Great buy and I recommend it to anyone for any use.

Love this backpack so much. It's big enough to hold everything I need and has enough pockets so I can organize all my stuff. Super happy with my purchase.

Love this backpack, great choice with lots of storage.

The pockets have lots of little compartments for all of your tech things! The laptop compartment is convenient. The cushions on the back make it comfy over long distances.

The bag held everything I needed from before, just half the size and a quarter the weight. Love it

Purchased as a gift for college grad to use on the go being a college missionary. Great size, lightweight, great support for weight on your back. Exactly what he was looking for.

When I first started looking at backpacks I was not certain what to get. I knew I wanted to get a high quality bag, but didn't want to waste money doing so. This bag not only looks awesome, it accommodates all the needs of a student, or even general needs such as transporting office materials from work to home. This bag is worth the money; I love it. It has tons of pockets to keep organized, and some are super soft (like a fleece)! There is a lot of room, however, I am planning on it gaining more space as it gets broken in. I believe this bag is an investment, because I don't plan on buying another for quite some time!

Very good backpack. A little pricey but you are paying for the Northface brand. My 13" MacBook Pro fits in the laptop sleeve snugly without much extra room. Hope to get 4+ years out of this backpack!

This backpack has everything you could need and more! It is comfortable and stylish. Definitely a product I would recommend.

Packs away laptop and everything securely for travel.

I bought this backpack for college and from the look of it it will last me all four years. My college is huge and i plan to put my life into this backpack so that i can be mobile with all of my important things in one spot. I really like the 2 water bottle pockets because i am ALWAYS spilling my water in my bag and this is a good way to prevent that. The bag is doubling as a computer case for me and the heavy padding on the bag will keep my computer safe and my back feeling comfortable. When i am not using the bag for school i know it will be amazing for any adventure like hiking camping or biking because of the straps and lightweight design. The colors are beautiful ( i got surf green and grey ). I would reccommend this bag for any college student or adventurer.

Exactly what I was looking for. Fits laptop and iPad safely, all while carrying multiple pairs of glasses and all my small things in front pockets, yet still leaving plenty of room in the main compartment. The waist strap and design help alot to keep my low back from hurting, very important with heavier loads since I have some problems! And it looks sick. All around solid backpack

Love my new backpack, upgraded from an older model and happy I did!