Customer Reviews The North Face Surge

I use it for work and anytime I need to have my laptop and iPad on me (a lot of the time). I love how the laptop sleeve has a false bottom so when you place the laptop in the backpack it doesn't accidentally knock the surface the backpack may be resting on. I use the sleeve next to the laptop sleeve for files, and it has enough space for everything I need without being too big or too small. Comfortable, no worries. I'm not thinking about having any other backpack - it suits my needs perfectly.

Nice quality backpack. Hoping it lasts my daughters through high school. Perfect size.

The bag is great quality and seems to hold up very well. The only thing I wish was different is the capacity. Due to the amount of pockets and sections, it can be tricky to fit everything in it. Period!

I bought the Surge Backpack for my 18yo nephew. He is about to graduate from high school, so I was looking to buy a bag that could be used for college, travel, gym and possibly work. As you know, there are many travel backpacks to choose from, but his sister has a North Face backpack that she has used for several years and highly recommended North Face bags. He opened the bag on his birthday and it has many storage pockets, roomy interior and it's made of a durable material. It's a hit!!!!

Excellent bag for gym and general use along with work brief case. Plenty of pocket and zipper options. The only recommendations I would make is having the main clothing compartment a hair bigger/fatter and changing the design so that is stands upright on it's own,..or leans back on a wall vs falling forward.

I dearly loved the previous version of this backpack. I'm disappointed that this one has less actual volume and less usable volume than the previous model.

Overall good. Water bottle pockets are too tight. I wish this was a touch bigger like the pack that replaced it. But there was only one option for 35l and not my style. Pocket layout it good though.

Overall good. Water bottle pockets are too tight. I wish this was a touch bigger like the pack that replaced it. But there was only one option for 35l and not my style. Pocket layout it good though.

For school backpacks

I am a professional photographer and travel the world with this backpack. There are some significant upgrades to this classic backpack. I wore out my last Surge and have just started using my new one. Nashville and Eswatini, Africa, and the first few journeys are on the immediate schedule. Here we go.

Great backpack for my college aged son. He is pleased that it holds everything he needs.

Used it for a fishing trip in northern Manitoba and for everyday school stuff. Zipper is nice and doesn't stick, very roomie, cleans easily.

This backpack is made very well and durable. The first time I used it, I packed it to the brim with no issues. Even when trying to zip a very full back pack, the zippers closed smoothly. There are plenty of pockets for storage and internal compartments for organization. The only complaint is that the main opening is narrow.

Perfect school backpack. Enough storage for books and lunch bag

My son likes the backpack. Just as described. Seems well made. Unfortunately, we did not have his college email when we ordered the backpack so we did not get the discount.

We got this Surge pack to replace an OLD North Face pack and it has been great! It is the right mix of size for smaller trips without being too heavy and bulky. It has enough adjustments that I could use it as well as my daughter. We also used it as a carry-on for a plane trip.

My 13 year old loves his new backpack. Only time will tell about the durability. Hopefully it last long then his llbean

My 13 year old loves his new backpack. Only time will tell about the durability. Hopefully it last long then his llbean

I use this product for school. It has so many pockets, which is my favorite part. My only complaint is that the grey is a lot darker in person than online.

Quality all the way !! Durable , loads of specialty pockets , security, storage . Fantastic.

I have an older Surge that allows me to see what's in each department. I bought a new Surge in April 2024 and returned it. It has the same number of zipper compartments but the design does not allow me fit as much in the compartments as my older Surge. I had to return it.

LOVE IT! Perfect for school!

This is huge! It holds everything and is super comfortable!

Sturdy and lot of pockets

I'm using this for my school backpack. I don't use my locker and I needed something that would hold everything I need each day. It's the perfect size and I love North Face products because they offer a LIFETIME Warranty.