Customer Reviews The North Face Surge

I got this backpack to hold all my books for medical school, along with a laptop and tablet. The sheer number of pockets alone is amazing, but it also helps that you can hold so much without it actually hurting your back. Would highly recommend this backpack.

This bookbag is really durable. I've had it for like two weeks now and I love it. It has just the perfect amount of space.

Love it

Bought this for my daughter for hauling school books - she carries a back-breaking load daily and I wanted it to be as comfortable as possible, durable and look good too. Love that it is made for women and has all the padding and a breathable design. I'm sure it will be handy for things beyond school and throughout her high school years.

It is amazing backpack. I pack a lot of things for work each day, it is very important for me that the backpack is durable and comfortable. I love how comfortable this backpack is and how it fits my body.

Outstanding product, extremely durable. Guaranteed for life! Can't beat that.

Very spacious and comfortable to carry

I use this bag mainly for school as I am a college student. I love the separate zipper compartment for my laptop and the separate compartment to organize small things. Overalls it's a fantastic backpack and I'm very glad I purchased it!

I started off with the Jester and went to the Surge. I carry my laptop textbooks notebooks pencils all my charges and my iPad plus my wallet. It fits everything that I need to carry. Then when I go to Mexico it fits all of the essentials and I can put it as my carry on.

For years I have carried around a shoulder laptop bag to the detriment of my back and shoulder. I finally decided to go with the back pack and this one is great. Very functional and comfortable for getting around the city and travel.

Love it! Definitely would highly recommend.

great backpack

I went on a few short pleasure trips and a few hiking treks and this Surge bag was perfect .. Very lightweight and great for the back .. Feels like you caring nothing on your back .. Plus very roomy for everything I needed .. I must tell you all , get the Surge backpack , you will not regret it .. It will serve for all your needs .. Strong construction as well .. Pockets Galour .. Too bad there are no TNF stores in Florida , I do visit the stores throughout the States ..

I bought this pack because my previous laptop backpack was on the way out and I'm headed overseas a couple of times in the next few months and wanted something that would be useful. Pack is extremely comfortable and functional. It should serve me well in the Andes.

This is a well versed product for almost any situation; college, sports, travel. It is a very durable product with a stylish look

After years of having the world's most uncomfortable laptop bag, I started traveling for work a few months ago. One trip through the Orlando airport and I was done with my old bag. After an extended research period, I decided on the Surge and it was a great decision. The shoulder straps align perfectly for me. The loop handle on front is extremely handy when getthe the bag out of the back seat. The back laptop compartment has plenty of room below the laptop sleeve for my charging cables. The next compartment has more room for client files than I'll ever be able to use and the front compartment has enough zippers and sleeves to keep all my stuff (ie, my junk) from rolling around. But my favorite component are the straps on the two corners that binds everything up to keep the bag nice and tight on my back. This thing is a breeze to travel with and I have no doubt that, based on the durable design, I'll have this thing for years to come with no trouble at all.

I use it every day to bring my laptop to/from work. Also plenty of space to use as a carry-on, I love that I don't have to take my laptop out, I just have to unzip it. Also has tons of room for my school books and supplies as I get ready to go back to school!

Great product

Love this bag so much I bought 2! First bought one for my girlfriend whose in law school and saw how great it was and how much she enjoyed it I bought myself one for work. Absolutely worth the price and will probably be the last backpack you buy because it's the only one you'll ever need! Can fit a lot of different things in there and it feels like it's empty! Love it!

I work overseas for a non-profit, so I end up flying or traveling by train a lot. This backpack is really ideal for me since the design is really focused on travel, and also has a laptop compartment (a must for my job). It works perfectly when I am running out the door, grabbing a train or bus on a weekend trip. So far it has served me really well, and I can't wait to see how it holds up over the long-run of my traveling lifestyle!

I bought this back for my daughter who decided to go back to college to earn her PHD in climate change studies. We had already bought two other NF backpacks a few months earlier for our twin grandsons who had graduated from high school last spring and they too have gone off to college, all three are outdoor people and the choice of North Face in other clothing and gear purchased in the past made this purchase easy, so we knew that North Face makes an outstanding product with so many options to choose from it is not hard to find one that is just right for your needs.

I'm using the backpack for school right now. It works great for a few textbooks, but more than 3 or 4, won't work. I've used it for day travel a couple of times, and it has worked great. The straps are amazing for a backpack, I've only really seen straps that good on a more rucksack type of backpack. The laptop area is very nice and padded on all sides, including bottom! It can hold a lot of weight without being uncomfortable. Overall it is just a very sexy backpack, that is the reason I bought it. The extra colors are amazing and I couldn't find them on any other backpack!

I use this backpack for school and trips, and it is fantastic. It has plenty of pockets, so everything stays organized as I run across campus, and it is comfortable to carry for long periods of time. There is a surprising amount of room to books, or anything else you have. All-around great backpack.

I'm a medical school student and this bag allows me to haul everything I need for school with no problem. I also plan on using for traveling and hiking as well.i would definitely get this bag if you want a quality product. You get what you pay for...

I was tired of lugging around a briefcase full of all my junk for work... I found this backpack and knew that it would not only solve my work needs but also provide a nice weekend bag for family adventures.