The North Face Product Reviews and Ratings - Day Packs - Surge Backpack

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Brand:The North Face

Located in:Gear, Camping/Hiking Gear, Packs, Day Packs

A sporty daypack that's designed to save your back, the Surge from The North Face features an angled-front bottom that lifts the load higher on your torso for a more anatomical fit to carry weight more efficiently.

Laminated backpanel is constructed with breathable mesh and air channels for ventilation
BackSaver angled bottom panel lifts the load higher on your back to carry weight more efficiently
For electronics, there's a top-access, dedicated laptop pocket with elastic compression and front organizer with hanging pocket and audio port; padded bottom power cord pocket
Large main compartment, plus small mesh pocket on the shoulder strap and 2 mesh, side water-bottle pockets
Tuck-away hipbelt comes in handy when you're carrying a heavy load, but can be stored away when your load lightens
Front daisy chain with Hypalon reinforcements let you strap on additional gear
Adjustable sternum strap with Safe-T whistle
Bottom compression

Capacity: 2050 cu in

Weight: 2 lb 12 oz

Fits torso: 17 - 22 inches

Material: 420-denier nylon / 1680-denier nylon

Access: top, panel

Number of pockets: main compartment + 4 pockets

Fits laptop: 11.5 x 16 inches

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 16 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Adjustable(9), Good padding(13), Highly adjustable(4), Large capacity(12)

Best Uses:

Backpacking(3), Car camping(5), Day trip(10), Hiking(4), Travel(4)

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ recreational(6), Casual adventurer(4)

What Is Your Gear Style:

Comfort driven(8)

nice town backpack

By Dmitri

from Bloomington, IN on 11/25/2008

Pros:

Easy access to compartmen, Easy To Load, Highly Adjustable, Large number of pockets

Best Uses:

Day trip

Describe Yourself:

Casual Adventurer

What Is Your Gear Style:

Minimalist

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

clearly designed for town use: lots of pockets and a little too heavy for hiking, although it may be OK for day hikes

A Little Big But Well-Made

By Syds.Kid

from Spokane Valley, Washington on 11/19/2008

Pros:

Easy To Load, Highly Adjustable, Large capacity, Lots of compartments

Cons:

Bulky, Not Made For Small Torso

Best Uses:

Car Camping, Day trip, Everyday carryall

Describe Yourself:

Casual Adventurer

What Is Your Gear Style:

Comfort Driven

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I carry the Surge for one reason: all of the pockets and compartments. It is set up very well. My complaint is that it is not designed for smaller torsos. It's cubic inch capacity is just a little to large. If this pack had all it's perfect features, but in 1750-1850 cu in, it would be PERFECT. The torso range specified, in my opinion, should be 19-22". Love the features so I keep using it, but the torso size, for me, is a bit big.

Great backpack for school

By GoCougs08

from Pullman, WA on 10/7/2008

Pros:

durable, Good padding, Large capacity, Many compartments, Stylish, Very adjustable

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Car Camping, Day trip, School

Describe Yourself:

Casual Adventurer

What Is Your Gear Style:

Comfort Driven

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comfy, durable backpack with a million compartments, all of which are well-placed and help keep my pack organized. Theres even a perfect spot for my laptop right against the back pad. I would never ever reccommend this pack for actual hiking or going outdoors due to it's hefty weight, but for someone who carries up to 25 pounds of books to and from class everyday, I need something durable and lasting and this definitely delivers.

Amazing backpack

By Shaun the student

from Madison, WI on 9/11/2008

Pros:

Good padding, Large capacity, Very adjustable

Best Uses:

Day trip, Hiking, Work or School

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

What Is Your Gear Style:

Comfort Driven

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This backpack is amazing for school. I am a grad student and I need to carry several books along with my laptop. This pack protects my laptop very well, and makes it easy to take it out and put it back away.

Great backpack

By LEV

from San Juan, PR on 9/8/2008

Pros:

Good padding, Large capacity

Cons:

none so far

Describe Yourself:

Casual Adventurer

What Is Your Gear Style:

Comfort Driven

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great backpack

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Perfect laptop bag

By Katy

from Atlanta, GA on 8/4/2008

Pros:

Good padding, Large capacity, Very adjustable

Best Uses:

Car Camping, Day trip, School, Work

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

What Is Your Gear Style:

Comfort Driven

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am about to start graduate school and this is the perfect bag to carry my laptop, books, personal belongings and computer charger to and from school on the train.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Love it

By StPaulGirl

from Cincinnati, OH on 2/1/2008

Pros:

Good padding, Very adjustable

Best Uses:

Commuting, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use this as my computer bag and it is nearly perfect. The compartments are all really logically organized with easily accessible pockets in all the right places. The laptop compartment is just large enough to accommodate my Apple 17" laptop, but the pack itself is not too big.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Spectacular pack

By Grad student

from Iowa City, IA on 1/4/2008

Pros:

Good padding, Large capacity, Looks great, Nice organization system, Very adjustable

Best Uses:

Backpacking, Car Camping, Day trip, Going to class, Hiking

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

What Is Your Gear Style:

Comfort Driven

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I'm a student and need to haul books and my laptop to class so having a pack that can carry these items without straining my back or shoulders is exactly what I wanted and this Surge pack does just that. It feels sturdy but light and comfortable, and the organization system for pens and other items is perfect for my needs. I like to be able to quickly grab my pen and this pack provides that access quite well. However, the zippers could be a little easier to use (it's difficult to zip) and the straps are a little tough.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Surge BackPack by North Face

By University Freshman

from IL on 12/31/2007

Pros:

Functional, Good looks, Good padding, Large capacity, Rugid

Best Uses:

On campus

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

What Is Your Gear Style:

Comfort Driven

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This pack is just what I need to carry my books and laptop around campus each day

I love this product

By Ruth

from Boston, MA on 11/26/2007

Pros:

Good padding, Large capacity, Very adjustable

Best Uses:

Backpacking, Day trip

What Is Your Gear Style:

Comfort Driven

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am a graduate research assistant so I need a lot of space for my laptop and textbooks I use. This product is great for that.

Service & Delivery comments:

My delivery was on time and in good condition.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Great Backpack

By Taylor

from Notre Dame, Indiana on 8/29/2007

Pros:

Good padding, Large capacity, Looks great, Very adjustable

Best Uses:

Great for books, Great for laptops

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

North Face backpacks are fantastic. They're comfortable, spacious, and definitely really cool looking. The Surge in particular is great because of the compartment for laptops, which is great for college students. There's definitely a lot of room in there too - I can easily fit at least two large text books and two binders, as well as some smaller items in the front pockets. I highly recommend this backpack!

great backpack!!!

By Tony the Student

from San Francisco on 8/28/2007

Pros:

Good padding, Very adjustable

Cons:

A little too big

Best Uses:

Car Camping, Day trip, Hiking

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational, College student

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The backpack is a little too big but overall its amazing!!!

Great and not just for school

By scars from Scranton, Pennsylvania on 7/6/2007

Pros:

Large capacity, Very adjustable

Best Uses:

Backpacking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Backpacker

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use it for school and for three day backpacking trips enough space for everything very balenced pack.

The perfect Back pack

By Febles from Takom park, MD on 3/6/2007

Pros:

Good Padding, Highly Adjustable, Large Capacity

Best Uses:

Day Hikes, Heavy Loads, Travel, Wet Weather

Describe Yourself:

Student

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Thae perfect backpack for any occasion.

Excellent, just what I expected.

By Bush

from Dothan, AL on 12/12/2006

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Good Padding, Highly Adjustable, Large Capacity

Best Uses:

Day Trip, Travel

Very roomy. Lots of adjustments.

excellent product

By coach z

from berkeley on 11/13/2006

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Good Padding

Best Uses:

Day Trip, Hiking, Travel

Excellent pack

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