Customer Reviews The North Face Women's Surge Backpack

Drool-worthy backpack. Great colors, great design, LOVE LOVE LOVE. Would highly suggest for anyone looking for a gym bag, travel backpack, or backpacking.

I think this backpack states the bar for what should be the norm for all. I like the shoulder straps that allow for a comfortable fit! Also the compartments are great to store all of your necessities to include the padded laptop zip top part for secure protection. The backpack seems to be durable for years to come. I’m very excited to have purchased it!!:)

I bought this backpack for traveling. I will be using this backpack as a carry on for an international trip. I love the different compartments which is great for organizing. I don't think I'll have any problems putting my items in this backpack.

Great bag so far, I have been using it as a flight bag / purse / activity bag and love the design. The pockets are perfect and well thought out.

Love this backpack to carry all my nursing books! The only thing I wish I would have known was that it does not stand up straight. My guess is that because the laptop compartment is padded it is not able to. Very comfortable and has tons of pockets. I do wish there were a few more pockets but it works great!

I have been searching for the perfect bag to serve as my carry-on while traveling, and I think I finally found it! I am a very organized traveler. I like everything to have its own place for easy access, and this bag has so many pocket and in all the right places. Can't wait to use for all my future trips :)

I bought this for travel. I needed something to hold all of my stuff while we backpack through Europe with our young kids. It's perfect!

I bought this backpack for nursing school. It is used everyday and handles the cold Canadian weather very well and keeps my laptop very well protected.

This pack was to replace my first Surge backpack which was 5 years old. It has carried very heavy engineering textbooks, computers and everything I neede for long days on campus.

I actually purchased this to use as a diaper bag for my twins due in April. I wanted a bag which could later be used as a hiking/travel pack and this is perfect. There are a lot of pockets and dividers for items and I can easily fit a soft insulated bag for bottles/snacks when needed. Plus this doesn't scream mom, it fits my active outdoors lifestyle which will be shared and hopefully loved by my babies as well.

Purchased Backpack for high school daughter. She wears it all day long, keeping all the necessities with her throughout the day. Ergonomics are exceptional!

Great for grad school!

Love the look of this backpack!!! The fabric design is cool. I purchased for a trip and used it as a carry on. The back of the pack near the straps are stiff and channelled which I suppose allows for air flow. I hope it softens with time. The interior large zipped area where the electronic go (computer/tablet) is HIGHLY padded and fleece lined. Although great for electronics, it doesn't leave much room for other non-electronic items (eg: clothing needed for day hike trips). Since I don't necessarily use it for electronics, I'm tempted to take out (rip out the stitching) the thick padded electronic insert so I can use that large zip pocket for clothing instead. I will not give this pack less than 5 stars because although it doesn't perfectly meet my personal needs, it is excellently made for its intended purpose. I just wish there was more flexibility for other outdoorsy uses (removable electronic padded insert). The zippers are well made and free flowing. The numerous zip pockets are fantastic... two of which are fleece padded for sunglasses and cell phone storage. There are numerous loops on the exterior for caribenier clips or for quick hook of various items. The straps are contoured for comfort on the shoulders. I'm 5'2" and this pack worked for me just fine. I do believe it's heavier than I would have wanted but after using it for a few weeks now, I do think that the extra protection (thickly channelled back and interior electronic padded insert) is the reason why it's heavier than I had originally wanted. But, again, only 5 stars because it's an awesome, well made, high quality pack.

This backpack is excellent for someone like me. Being in physical therapy school, I have a lot of heavy college textbooks and could never find a bag to carry all them while still being comfortable and supportive until I discovered this! It is durable, lightweight, and has everything you would want in a backpack! I'm so happy I found it!

I replaced what used to be a large very heavy purse and a large very heavy computer bag with this back pack for work. Not only is it way more convenient to only have to carry 1 bag around rather than 2, it's also way more comfortable on my back and shoulders.

She loves it

this was bought as a gym bag but I am able to carry my work stuff as well with ease laptop etc. it is roomy, light and not bulky either.

Comfortable and can hold a bunch

Solid construction. Materials feel like this bag would survive anything I put it through. I wanted a bag that would be functional and stylish enough for my daimy commute and also one that was rugged and gave me the utility I need to go for a weekend hike on my off days, this is that bag.

This backpacks is amazing! Super comfortable for everyday use

Used for travel, so much room and I love the fact that there are tons of pockets and compartments. Its comfortable and the front strap takes the weight off my back and shoulders. The soft pockets are perfect for phones and sunglasses. Beautiful, original colors!

Very impressed with the quality and feel of the material. Love the copper color metal parts. Hoping this lasts my daughter through her last two years of HS and college!

Love all of the compartments

It looks very nice

I love this backpack! I am a veterinary student and it has enough space for my laptop and binders as well as my stethoscope and scrubs. I love all the pockets and the waist strap. It is comfortable and it doesn't hurt my shoulders if I have to wear it for a long time. Definitely recommend!