Surge 31L Backpack
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Why We Like The Surge 31L Backpack
We live a life on the go, and whether we are heading into the office, jet setting to a dream location, or spending some time living out of the van we trust The North Face Surge 31L BackPack to keep us organized. This classic day pack features a burly construction to stand up to everyday use, internal organization that keeps our electronics at an arms reach, and comfortable straps for impromptu hikes from the city.
Details
- Day pack built for every day life but ready for adventure
- Durable ripstop face fabric handles daily wear and tear
- FlexVent suspension balances heavy loads on your back
- Internal organization pockets keep important items nearby
- External pockets keep sunglasses and water bottles secure
- Removable waist belt keeps you prepared for adventure
- Item #TNFZB15
- Responsible Collection
- Recycled/Repurposed
- Material
- 210D recycled nylon ripstop, non-PFC DWR finish
- Volume
- 31L (1892cu in)
- Shoulder Straps
- FlexVent
- Waist Belt
- removable
- Access
- front panel
- Pockets
- [external] 2 zippered front, 2 water bottle, 1 zippered sunglasses, [internal] 1 laptop sleeve
- Laptop Sleeve
- 15 x 11.5in
- Dimensions
- 12 x 7 x 20in
- Claimed Weight
- 2lb 12oz
- Activity
- casual
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 582 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 6, 2025
Best school backpack I've used!!
I've been using this Surge backpack since 2019 and it has been great! I've heard my family's thoughts on the newer model of the same backpack and they are not as impressed. The straps are more prone to breaking and the seams have started tearing pretty early in the life of their backpack. This being said, my older model has been so great! It's gone through years of hauling notebooks, folders, textbooks, water bottles, and clothes for practice after school. One of the shoulder straps did begin to tear last year (2024) slightly but a quick stitch-job has got it back to working order. I would definitely buy a North Face backpack again!
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
March 27, 2025
Does not stand unsupported
I bought the Surge since North Face describes its "ability to stand unsupported". It does not. The backpack keeps falling. This is a deal breaker for me. I was looking for a backpack that can stand and wouldn't have bought the Surge if I had known that I will have to find a chair or a wall for it every time.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
March 22, 2025
Timber Tan color way does NOT look like picture
Bottom and water bottle pockets do not match the tan/yellow of the nylon and is a really ugly brown color. Material feels very thin and zippers for smaller pockets are not good quality.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
March 21, 2025
DID NOT PROTECT MY MACBOOK AIR AT ALL
My North Face Surge BackPack DID NOT PROTECT my MacBook Air AT ALL. The bag slipped from my hand from waist height onto the street, and, I fully expected it to have protected my laptop but it didn't. One of the corners of my laptop is completely ruined and I was lucky that the screen has remained intact. I bought this bag specifically because it supposedly offered a suspended compartment for the laptop and, up top it gives you the false sense of protection since it is heavily cushioned. But, on the bottom, where it matters most, it's thin/no cushion AND the edges of the laptop compartment are perforated (not sewn together). This unprotected bottom corner of the laptop compartment has caused my laptop's edge to hit the ground and absorb the impact, smashing its aluminum body! I am really disappointed in North Face for having cut corners on such an expensive bag, since it has ruined the aesthetics of my machine and caused it to loose resale value.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
February 24, 2025
Great comfortable backpack!
Nice backpack lots of compartments! Very comfortable to wear, and can hold alot. Downside is it does not stand up on its own.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
February 13, 2025
I would buy this backpack again and again.
I use this book bag for work. I love that it has many compartments and I am able to keep everything organized. I also like that my water bottle fits nicely. The pouch for my computer is adequately padded to keep my laptop safe.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
February 12, 2025
Cheap backpack. Ripping everywhere. No warranty backing it.
Shoulder straps ripped, seams ripped, and inside compartments ripped. Not even over filling it or holding anything heavy. NF products are now known as cheap, and they don't stand behind their warranty. They're a logo now, that's it.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
February 12, 2025
Excellent design...sa-WEET pack!
The compartment layout rocks...LOOOOVE the outer pocket interiors, gray and one side, white on the other...smart! Sits comfortably on my back...just wish the hip belt was beefier and had pockets.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
February 2, 2025
Loved my new bag
Hold everything I need. Using for college and I could transition the bag as a work bag.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
February 1, 2025
50/50
Not good if you need a lot of stuff. I'm a nursing student and can only fit my laptop, 2in binder, 2 subject notebook, and a few miscellaneous pens, pencils, etc. My textbooks don't fit at all.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
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