The North Face Surge Backpack

About This Item

SUSTAINABILITY:

  • Made with durable recycled nylon ripstop
  • Durable water-repellent finish provides enhanced protection and is free of PFC's

SPECS:

  • Dimensions: 12” x 7” x 20”
  • Laptop sleeve: 15” x 11.5”
  • Volume: 28 liters

DESIGN & DETAILS:

  • Stand-up design
  • The updated FlexVent™ suspension system increases breathability and has articulated shoulder straps, a rounded back panel and stitch lines for comfort, and soft-touch chemise fabric
  • 360-degree reflectivity enhances visibility
  • Large main compartment for books and binders
  • Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
  • Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment fits up to 15” laptops
  • External, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
  • Two durable, external 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
  • Sternum strap with whistle buckle
  • Removable waist belt
  • Comfortable, padded top handle
  • Webbing daisy chain offers lash points
  • Bottom compression
  • Accredited by the American Chiropractic Association
  • Brand : The North Face
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Fabric : 210D recycled nylon ripstop / 600D polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish
  • Web ID: 21TNOUMSRGXXXXXXXTRV
BrandThe North Face
Best UseHiking & backpacking
Bag StyleBackpack
Dimensions12” x 7” x 20
Capacity28L
DesignStand-up design | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Removable waist belt | Padded top handle | Webbing daisy chain offers lash points
ComfortFlexVent™ suspension system increases breathability and has articulated shoulder straps | Rounded back panel and stitch lines | Soft-touch chemise fabric
ClosureZip closure
CompressionBottom compression
PocketsLarge main compartment | Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets | Padded tablet sleeve | External, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys | Two durable, external water bottle pockets double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side | Two external J-zip pockets, one lined with fleece
Laptop PocketHighly protective laptop compartment fits up to 15” laptops
Technology360-degree reflectivity enhances visibility
Fabric210D recycled nylon ripstop | 600D polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish
FeaturesPadded Back Panel, Padded Straps, Sternum Straps or Hip Belt, Water Bottle Pocket, Internal Organization, Whistle Buckle, Padded Top Handle, Fleece-Lined Pockets, Front Access Pockets, Laptop Compatible, Padded Laptop/Tablet Sleeve

REVIEWS

4.4
75%
Recommended

657 Reviews

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Just What My 9th Grader Wanted

My son is happy with this backpack. It’s a good size for school or weekend trips

Perfect Hiking Backpack

Hiked Yellowstone with this and very pleased. Sporty aesthetic, lots of different compartments, durable, zippers are heavy duty, comfy sternum and waste straps, kept items dry in rain, water bottle holders work well.

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Great For Travel And Work

Got this for a trip abroad because of all of the storage options and now using it for work. Holds multiple laptops and tons of places to store other stuff like hard drives, work materials and chargers/cords. Really like it.

My 2nd Surge

As dramatic as it sounds I credit this backpack to saving my life. Its durability was able to withstand a highway speeds motorcycle accident the which not only were all of my items still intact and not scattered amongts the parkway but my back was spared from the rest of the injuries I sustained. It was reliable enough to get me though college and through an accident which could have been much worse with diferent conditions. I will absolutely and gladly get myself another Surge and put it though much less rigorous of a stress test next time.

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Great For Organization!

Multiple compartments make organizing laptop, ipad, school supplies. Perfect everyday backpack for a teacher or student!

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Travel Backpack

Bought a month ago, and have flown 8 times with it. Great product, plenty of room and great quality.

Don't Buy! Doesn't Last.

My middle schooler only used it for less than 8 months and the fabric ripped. It was not covered warranty. This will be our last product from this brand.

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Lovely Backpack

One of the most versatile backpack. What is great that you can put different things. I really like it

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Great Medium Size With Large Capacity On Inside

Great medium size backpack that doesn’t look big on the outside but has lots of capacity on the inside.

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Well Built! Would Buy Again!

Love my surge back pack so far. I am 6ft. 2 in and it's comfortable. A great travel and every day pack with the ability to hit the trail.

First Time Pretty Happy

I never had a north face back pack however between the other models this is the one. Everything is functional, love the pockets and the comfort. Only detail, please add a luggage belt. Beside that I love it

Perfect Backpack

I've had this backpack for 3 years now. Perfect for the past 3 years of college. I even bring it on trips and it's perfect. I literally love this backpack and recommend it to everyone. I fit multiple notebooks, iPad, large laptop, chargers, pens, pencils, headphones, calculators, and more in this thing and still could put a sweatshirt or something if I needed to.

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The Perfect Bag

I love this bag. It's sporty and also good for work as it looks very professional.

I Wish I Bought Something Else

This bag did not meet my expectations! Plenty of pockets for storage but as you fill each pocket it got tighter and section kind of invaded the other sections space. The laptop storage, thank god I did not bring my laptop or iPad with me. A day out in rainy condition the laptop storage was wet inside, I'm guessing from the zippers? The rest of the bag seemed to shed off the water well. Wish there was a suitcase strap to put in the carry-on bag while at the airport. Bag was kind of heavy with the thick padding for the back and made the bag feel heavy after a few hours. Even worse when it got wet.

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Almost The Perfect Bag...

The configuration of the pockets is well-designed and laid out. Took it on my first trip this weekend and was almost perfect. The only missing feature is a strap to hold the bag on a suitcase.

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