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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
  • Style : NF0A52SG
  • DSG Pro Tips
  • 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

648 Reviews

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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.

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.

Cannot Pack A Lot Of Things

A laptop and a few clothes the bag feels over stuffed.

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Great Backpack

I love this backpack! It carries all my college supplies and when it rains I do not have to worry that my computer or homework will get wet!

Verified Purchase

Quality Ok

This is the second one we had to purchase the first one the seams were coming undone where the zipper is. I would also say customer service is not always the best you have to pay to ship your item back, which can cost up to 30 or $40.

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Great Backpack!

We purchased this Northface backpack for my son for the school and he absolutely loves it. It’s got pockets for everything that he needs and plenty of room.

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So Small

Best backpack is so tight and hard to get stuff in and out of. Not practical for a high school student.

Had One For My Travel, Disappoint

1， no size in order site, and 2, it can NOT fully open. yes, it open, for top 1/4 , so if you have couple of pan and shirts, try hard to stuff into whatever you have , after destination, you bid, no more wrinkle free.....

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Northface High Quality And Roomie Backpack~

My son was due for another Northface backpack and liked the new design for this particular bag. He loves it. It is good quality, as expected for Northface, and also roomy!

Straps Are Faulty And Didn't Last A Year

Bought this backpack for my high school son. Within a couple months, one of the straps started to rip. As a result, he had to start using the other strap. For the cost, I'd expect better quality.

Officially This Is My 3rd Tnf Surge

Officially this is my third of the newer 2024 version. I had a couple of older versions in the past and I had to say this is one of my favorite backpacks from the way it's built in the bottom and the side pockets, the user-friendly Surge is a great EDC you will not be disappointed 31 L of awesomeness

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