Unisex Surge Backpack (pack of 1)

I'm in to durable laptop/tablet friendly backpacks. After owning an extremely durable Targus Grid Dust/water/shock proof, military grade backpack for 3y, took a great deal in research which led me to this masterpiece. I don't think I need to expand too much here. A noble brand and a decent product. Super comfortable, with an extremely spacious main compartment* and very smart other details. One bp for everything - You can remove all the waste straps + transport a laptop and a tablet safely together. Or use it as a serious travel bag. A Sturdy, lightweight and very comfortable. It's five stars non the less. in the photos - a merely empty bag ex + TNF Rain Cover (M) Red (sold seperately). Cheers. *for ex you can put 3 six packs in it, have some extra space left, and it still looks like an everyday bp. super handy when you travel and have loads of clothing or just want to drop by a foodmart after work - no need for extra bags at all. + it doesnt look that big at all untill you loosen those tightening belts on the sides and fill it :)

Bought on a big discount sale. Material is thick and strong, bag is surprisingly weighty even when empty. Nylon is thick and densely woven. Zips are quality YKK. Fleece lined front top pouch, as well as fleece lining on one of the front vertical zipped pouches, and inside the front organisation sectio for a phone. Side pouches for drinks bottles are nice, and not that netting type of material. One of them has a access hole from the side by where your kidney would be when wearing it, as well as through the top by the compression straps as is convention. Laptop section had thick padding and is nice and deep, feels like it would keep the laptop from touching the ground directly too. Arm straps are stiff but contour nicely to keep the weight pulling on your chest area rather than your shoulder joints, I can imagine it will be very comfortable after long periods of wear. Whistle built into chest clip. Only complaint is it will fall over on it’s face when put down, always. Also, did I mention it’s damn expensive? Even on sale?

This rucksack is absulety cavaneous. Theres space for everything. I did have a Borealis but wanted to try something I could fit my laptop, papers, gym kit in etc. Its well made and has plenty of pockets for all the little things you need to carry. Worth the money. You won't be disappointed.

I really like this rucksack, it is very sturdy and has a great feel about it. I agree with teh other reviewers annoyance about it not standing up but you just learn how to lean it against a wall. It has plenty of pockets and can be confusing to diferenciate between them but they can be tagged. I would recommend this bag, I can fit a medium sized lap top and a full size lever arch file in at the same time which is important to me, or 8 cans of super strength ale from the off license on the way home.

I had a Surge bag purchased many years ago. This new generation Surge bag is elegant and light. Doesn't feel as sturdy though. But I am very pleased with my purchase. I use mainly for urban walking: plenty of room for a book and water & sandwich.

I ordered this bag after reading mixed reviews. It has been an incredibly useful backpack. I travel a lot with work and it manages to hold enough for a couple days away. Pockets are well placed and when carrying less gear it collapses down well. The laptop section is more than sufficient for work related materials. Overall a very good bag.

I love the brand, but I bought this and the back pack straps started to break in less than a year. Now after 3 years, the backpack is perfect but both straps are defected (you can see the protective foam inside). Very disappointed. :(

North Face build quality can be hit and miss but I am happy to report that this is top notch. A lot of pockets and straps all over. Very functional. It has a handle right in the middle of the back of it, which I can quite figure the purpose of. The only criticism I have is that as others have pointed out it does not like to stand up right so if you are planning to leave it on the ground as you would with a backpack it will keep rolling on it's "face" and get dirty.