Description
With a 31-liter capacity, the Surge Backpack is a spacious, streamlined pack you can take almost anywhere. Clever design features like a water-repellent finish, 15" laptop sleeve, and the ability to stand unsupported make it indispensable.
- 360-degree reflectivity
- Bottom compression
- Comfortable, padded top grab handle
- Daisy-chain webbing offers lash points
- External, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
- Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
- Large main compartment for books and binders
- Protective dedicated 16" laptop compartment
- Removable waist belt
- Stand-up design for easier loading and unloading
- Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
- The Flexvent suspension system, certified by the American chiropractic association, has articulated shoulder straps, a rounded back panel, comfortable stitch lines and soft-touch chemise fabric
- Two durable water bottle pockets can easily double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side
- Two external J-zip pockets, one lined with fleece
Product Reviews
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Most Liked Positive Review
Great backpack, but beware of the weight!!
This is my second Northface backpack -- a Bigshot from almost 10 years ago was my first. I think that says a lot about the quality and durability of Northface back packs. This Surge backpack builds on top of that -- great pockets, compartments, and functionality. That being said, I was a little surp...
Most Liked Negative Review
Great micro-organization, a bit awkward when moderately full
After a bunch of research for a new bag, I stumbled upon the redesigned Surge first in Navy/Heather Blue in a local department store (looks excellent, I'm just not partial to navy), and eventually settled on this attractive Black/Heather Gray color off TNF website (slightly darker than it appears on...
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A great all around backpack : )
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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.
I would make this purchase again!
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Great product, an upgrade from my old surge!
Quality backpack - should hold up for years
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Nice quality backpack. Hoping it lasts my daughters through high school. Perfect size.
Love this Backpack
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Very spacious backpack, has tons of pockets that are easily able to hold everything I need it to. Big plus is that the side water bottle pockets fit my 32 oz yeti water bottle
Perfect everyday use and travel
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Perfect size. Good amount of pockets for organization. Comfortable to wear around.
I would buy it again
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I use it everyday
well made with useful pockets
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perfect for bike commute
No Major Complaints
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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!
Very sturdy
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This is the second backpack I have purchased for my son. He has had the first one for several years. It lasted him through some schooling and two year mission in Bolivia where he wore it every single day. It is still in great condition. He just wanted a new one for Christmas.
Highly recommend this backpack
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This backpack is a perfect combo of functionality, comfort, and durability as all TNF backpacks. The main compartment easily fits my son's laptop, books, and other essentials, while the multiple smaller pockets keep everything organized.