Customer Reviews The North Face Women's Surge

I really like that it has so many pocket options. I also really appreciate the lining on the inside so I can feel secure about putting fragile items in the pockets, even when i'm moving around. Great backpack for school and training!

I travel a lot for work with my laptop and this product is awesome you do not even have to take your laptop or tablet out in security

I've never had a "women's" backpack before and I wasn't really sure that I'd be able to tell the difference. Now, I'm convinced! It's just simply more comfortable than my old unisex North Face backpack. That backpack is actually still in really good shape and I'll probably pass it on to my husband or brother but I saw some of these great colors and felt like it was time for something new. This particular pack is big without being bulky. The padded and lined compartments are perfect for my laptop and other random things. So far it's awesome.

I LOVE this backpack!! I use it for just about everything from weekend trips to a gym bag. All the organized pockets keep my things easy to find and seperated. It fits so much too without looking bulky or overstuffed. It's comfortable to wear and the handle on top comes in handy. I would definitely recommend purchasing this bag, it's a MUST!!

I needed a backpack for grad school (books, laptop, lunch, jacket). I originally bought theNirth Face Overhaul because it was on sale but it proved to be obnoxiously huge for my needs (would still recommend it for someone who needs an overnight travel bag). The next size down was the Surge and it completely meets my needs. Because I'm juggling full time work with a doctoral program, I typically have to carry EVERYTHING on a daily basis. The Surge carries it all but in deceptively compact form. It's got compression straps to keep it all from wiggling around. Several of the pockets are fleeced-lined to protect things like tablets, phones and sunglasses. But there are just three things that really make this bag perfect for me: 1. The flat layout compartment for laptops is awesome for TSA screenings and holds my Macbook nice and snug. 2. Like everyone has said about the Surge and Surge II, these bags have pockets galore! I've had the bag for almost a week now and I don't think I've found all of the pockets in this thing. Not sure I'll need them all but when I need to seperate and compartmentalizations items for work and school, this definitely comes in handy. 3. Probably the most important feature is the comfort. With all of my books and computer, my stuff gets pretty heavy. To make matters worse, I have a short, stocky frame so backpacks are always a gamble whether or not they'll work with my frame. North Face has dialed in their technology on this effort because all of the bags I tried from the. We're very comfortable...even the big Overhaul bag. I will confess that the Surge II felt a little more comfortable/cushiony but I'm being extremely knit picky with that assessment. Both bags are actually approved/recommended by the American Chirpractic Association for their comfort so that tells you something. The true test is the long walks I have to make between the car and my office or the classroom. I'm typically carrying 25-30 lbs and I'm totally fine. Overall, great bag

I've had a lot of North Face backpacks in the past, and love my new one just as much as the others. I was surprised by how many pockets and layers so I could keep my new computer totally separate from the rest of my stuff which is great! It's comfortable, looks good and holds all my stuff without looking gigantic. I was skeptical about the handle on the front (why would I need that) but I have used it a couple of times....so I'll eat my words.

The Surge is by far my favorite backpack. It has tons of room for everything you could possibly need, but it never looks or feels too big or too heavy. The padding is very comfortable on my back no matter where I go. I use it for everything: at school, as a carry-on at the airport and even when I go hiking. I would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone.

Off the Richter!! Got a Surge backpack 2 years ago and just swooped in on the updated version. Really light with big comfy straps and some super engineered back padding. Feels great on. Way better pocket system then the last one. 1 easy access big fuzzy pocket right on top for the shades. Another easy zip tablet pocket on the front and then a super secure fleece padded laptop pocket on the inside. Also has a luggage type handle on the front that makes it easy to carry like a duffle. Solid day to day back and big enough to load up for a weekend adventure. Plenty of inside storage pockets but not so many that I'm digging around in it forever. Wetsuit fits in no problem. Found a spot for my emergency rope. Style lines are way better and the black/red/grey is pretty rad looking. Stoked on this one!!

I have had this backpack for 5 years, and have used it every single day of that time, carrying a usual load of 10-15 pounds. It still looks new. The amount of thought that went into the design really shows when it matters. At 33L, it has often been my only bag on week-long pop-up camping trips. It has been to Alaska with me twice. Even completely packed out, this thing still manages to be comfortable on my back. It is far-and-away the best backpack I have ever owned. As a work bag, even as a light backpacking bag, it is really tough to beat. I'd give it 6 stars if that were possible.

I bought it to replace my Swiss Gear bag, that was too heavy and too loose when I used it. and SURGE is just perfect! you won't fell the weight of the bag when its on your back, even if its really heavy. it has a lot of room in it and lots of pockets to put your stuff in it (for me its really important) and of course a place to my laptop and its cables