Customer Reviews The North Face Surge

I purchased one of the older Surge backpacks from North Face early in my high school years and have still been using it six years later. It has been such a wonderful backpack, I couldn't imagine using anything other than The North Face. This new Surge backpack is so nice to wear, even with pounds of books inside! It doesn't strain my back, as my old one did, also it is very light and doesn't make my back sweat if I'm walking in the heat for a long time. I love this backpack!! I plan to order another one for myself, as well as a few others to give as gifts.

Love the look of the grey heather. A good matchup between professional and functional

I bought this backpack for my son when he went off to college in 2007. It still looked and was totally awesome until it was stolen out of his car when he moved to Dallas for his first job. I just ordered him another since it's now perfect for work, laptops fit great!

This is a winner of a Christmas Gift for my College attending son!

Planning to use this for travel.

Bought this as a day to day back for travel and commuting on the train. Really nice design, stitching and organization of compartments. The material is very sturdy/ hard wearing. Love the multiple handles too. Much more practical than most backpacks out there.

As a traveling musician this is definitely a great pack for me. I'm able to carry my laptop and drives as well as all other personal items without any issues. Definitely recommend!

I use Northface back pac, luggage for all my travel around the world. They are very stylish and elegant. They are very comfortable.

Love the color!!! Great size.

My grandson in college requested this backpack. It looks good while serving his purpuoses very well.

I use this backpack for school and it will hold ALL of my books! My step dad is still using his North Face Recon he got in 2000. Love it!

I use this for college. I needed a larger backpack. have to carry a laptop and too many books at the same time. I have a 3 in1 Northface winter coat so I chose their backpack.

I am a nursing student at Edgewood College. This backpack is great because my homework load is quite heavy most days. I love 35 minutes away from school, so this is a great backpack for commuting and carrying home my heavy workload to and from school.

Love the backpack so far!!! I was able to put the laptop on the backpack at the airport. I love carrying an obscene amount of stuff and I didn't feel like I needed make space.

favorite backpack I've ever purchased

Outstanding durability, flexibility, and functionality. Purchased this to replace old computer bag. Excellent for lugging my laptop, work clothes, etc on commute to work via bicycle. Great for personal carry-on for flights ... easily fits laptop, toiletries, books, magazines, accessories. Lots of pockets and storage. I give this a 10 out of 10!!!

I use it mainly for work and travel. It holds my computer, notebooks, and travel items if I'm taking a one or two day trip.

I had the older model of the surge back packet, and it was not the best bag because the zipper would tear the bag. When sent the bag to North Face they sent me the new model. It was a complete upgrade and could not be more satisfied.

Use this product to store my computer and gym gear when going to work. Plenty of room and good looking design for the office place

My travel companion. Holds all my personal needs and then some. A pillow in the park.

My daughter uses this as her school backpack and it is perfect. She replaced a cute, yet awkward shoulder tote bag with this and she couldn't be happier.

Daughter uses it for school

I originally got the Borealis pack and my boyfriend the Surge pack. Shortly after receiving my Borealis I exchanged it for a Surge. The Surge pack had so much room I can carry my laptop and all my books comfortably! There is even pockets for my pens, water bottles,and headphones. I love the design and the colors, and it seems to repel rain off of it pretty well which is awesome since I live in the PNW. Can't wait to use this for hiking in the spring .

This is for my use as a student and because I am on campus all day I have to carry a huge amount of books! It is a great, but I could use just a little bigger compartments for space. It is comfortable and very durable though!

Excellent backpack. Feels great. With the cinches, the expandable bag does not feel loose or baggy when you are carrying a small amount of things, but is plenty big enough to carry a laptop, iPad, lunch bag, and workout clothes. I am very glad I got this backpack on the recommendation of Wirecutter.com!