The perfect bag?!

By Wendy McAlpine Ranked #477 - Daypacks August 19, 2010

I purchased this bag to replace my old Recon (circa 2005-ish), because I wanted a bag that would better fit my laptop, and organise my gear better. I cannot be happier with the bag so far. The Recon was a great bag, but it wasn't a great fit for a laptop and didn't protect small electronics all that well either.

I love how this bag has a dedicated, and well padded laptop section. It fits my 13 inch MacBook pro with ease. The other 2 compartments contain useful space for books, gear and there's plenty of pockets to keep things organised. The front of the bag opens up into another compartment, great for storing small things which you need to get to quickly. I love the stretch side pockets too, because they are not bulky when there's nothing in them. The bag fits me well (i'm 5 7), and feels very comfortable, more comfortable than the Recon for sure...I think there is better padding.

Overall, I highly recommend this bag if you are looking for a daypack that will both do the job for both school/work and hiking day trips. Like always, this North Face bag is well constructed.

View Details: The North Face Surge Backpack - Women's - 1830cu in

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