Customer Reviews The North Face Surge

This bag is amazing, very comfortable and easy to pack anything from big to small, while still maintaining organization. Great school and travel bag would recommend to anyone as #1 school/travel bag!

I was looking to find a replacement for my North Face backpack that I've had for many years. I didn't want a backpack with drawstrings on it, which a lot of North Face backpacks do. I gave 4 stars for the comfort because it does feel a bit stiff in the back. I also wished that it came in different colors, such as all grey. The navy blue was is nice too. It has plenty of pockets and the water bottle holders are great. I'm a female in college by the way- I really did NOT like the women's fitting backpacks that north face has. The straps on them felt terrible (5'6" 120 lbs).

Excellent backpack wether it's used for everyday school books or outdoor adventures. Many different compartments to keep everything where you want it. Also very comfortable.

Great product, greatcompany, great service

The bag is great I'm mostly using it for office and city trips. Very all-around and versatile in urban environment. I tried hiking with it, but it's not its best use obviously due to bigger weight etc. The main advantages are excellent padding almost everywhere including the laptop/tablet compartments and the small front pocket which can be used for cellphone or glasses for example. The bottle side pockets are not so large, therefore, some wider containers might not fit or not stay firmly in place during activity. All the rest is kind of perfect for me. Maybe a waterproof version could be an improvement, but then it would be in a different price range...

What sets this apart is how you can be carrying all the books you own and not be able to tell on your back. The backpack is so comfortable. Patagonia backpacks are NOT like this. Their straps are abrasive and not very cushioned. This backpack is not only comfortable, but holds EVERYTHING and is comfortable through it all. I can easily carry 3 textbooks, laptop, planner, 3 folders, and 3 notebooks. That's insane. No other backpack can handle that. It's spendy, but high quality, durable, comfortable, and extremely spacious. SO worth it!

I took flew to new york city for thanksgiving this bag is awesome, the only thing i wish it had is more packing volume extra large size backpack with more zippered pockets, and brighter colors!

I use this product mainly as a high school backpack. It has more than enough room for laptop, binders, and textbooks. I had it a year and it's been holding up nicely. Perfect school backpack. Water bottle pockets a little on the small side but will fit most.

Honestly got this bag for school, but I have ended up taken it back country snowboarding, hiking, camping, across the U.S, and even on my hunting, and fishing trips. Now I never write reviews for things however, I definitely owe it to the bag for saving the skin off my back, and shoulder when I got hit by a car on my motorcycle last October! Bag got torn up a bit, on back left side where the thinner material is, but not enough to throw it away. Still 100% functional, and I use it everyday. It's a great reminder to me how well North Face products are made. I would definitely recommend this bag to someone interested in buying it. For sizing info if you're interested... I am a 5'11, 160 lbs male, and it fits great. Extremely comfortable, and not to bad with a heavier load, or while jogging. Thanks!

overall this bag is awesome. I bought it for school as the bag I had before was too small. In this bag im able to fit my laptop and all the books for my 4 college classes (3 small books, 4 full sized books). The pocket for the tablet works great, however i use it for a portable battery pack. The fleece pocket for my sunglasses work great and the two vertical pockets work great for my phone charger, calculator, and etc. Would definitely recommend this backpack to others. When it comes to hiking this bag is also great. I have plenty of room for water and my camera bag fits in this bag as well. The chest strap and waist strap work great as support while on long hikes.

The pack fits very nicely and is extremely comfortable. The padding against your back is thr best I have encountered.

Great laptop bag for frequent air travel. Appears well made and durable. Well padded and comfortable. Front pockets could be revised to be more practical but overall a winner.

I used this backpack for school. I've had previous north face backpacks which I found were too small. I decided to upgrade to the surge. It's very lightweight and comfortable even when filled with heavy books.

Got this for my boyfriend and he traveled with it to Utah/Arizona. He said traveling with it is great cause it has a lot of space and its comfortable but not to hike with. It's bulky and big and made him really hot. Still great bag.

Very happy with this backpack it has plenty of room for everything I carry. I use this pack daily to bike to work, I carry lunch bag, rain gear, extra jacket my phone & still have room. The pack handles the northeast weather like a champ super comfortable & sturdy. Best backpack I have ever owned.

Great

Backpack is very comfortable. Has numerous pockets to hold all my IT gear (numerous and various electronic gadgets). Easily accessible pockets. Made of sturdy materials. Love this item. Wish there were more color options. I love all things red!

I am a pastor and use this bag primarily for carrying my laptop, tech accessories, big books, and running clothes. It serves all it's purposes without making me look like an old stuffy unapproachable reverend. I'm only 31 and I'd like to stay young as long as I can. Plus I can use this on trips.

An avid NF user, it was time for me to update my everyday pack for cpl reasons. Most important was the legacy of reliability and privilege. My last pack I've had for 5 yrs. Flawless, fierce and fully maximized. My young son was jealous not having the luxury of ownership and so I decided to let him inherit my original pack and acquire the Surge. Two happy campers with one purchase. His smile is priceless wearing the pack to school. Pride in what was his Dad's, and what his Dad has complete and full trust in.

I ordered a smaller backpack but could not fit my daughter's lunch bag in it. We went up a size and it is perfect. Everything fits, not too big. Love this backpack. Highly recommend.

This backpack is incredible! I am such a fan! Even though I'm a woman, I didn't like the color options of the women's version so I went with the men's and I'm so glad that I did! I'm a math major and a double minor so I'm always lugging around lots of books and this makes the load seem so much lighter. Not to mention it is incredibly durable!

Love it!! Started grad school and I needed a bigger backpack to carry all my books, I also live 30 minutes away from campus so I wanted something that could hold everything for the day. This backpack has so many compartments, its amazing! The backpack itself isn't too heavy and I love the color. Very functional and stylish. I also bought this because I had a North Face backpack previously in high school, that backpack got me through high school and undergrad so I know North Face makes quality products.

Used for work and travel! Makes it easy to take out laptop or iPad when going through security because each has its own compartment.

The color is all gray. In the picture it has a blue hue to it, but the actual bag has no blue hue at all.

it's very good and have a lot of choices and i like it so much but the only thing needs to be in this model to mixed with leather to can fitted to formal and casual