The pockets and compartments make this able to carry a lot and very versatile. The straps are extremely comfortable, and the padded pocket is great for a laptop. Two water b…
- Douglas, 03/06/13

Since I was little I have loved buying new backpacks and bought one or more each school year until my freshman year of college when I found this gem. I haven't bought a new on…
- Alexandra, 03/03/13
Springfield, MO

It's just the right size for my 7.3'' Toshiba laptop, looks good, and won't kill my back/neck while using it. It's made to support your back; which is awesome for people who h…
- Nicole, 10/03/12
Hayden, Idaho

I love this bag! I have always been a big fan of north face backpacks. They are definitely the comfiest bags for carrying books/laptop around campus. The previous bag I had is…
- Hanna, 05/23/13

I bought the Surge II about a month ago, and so far it has been excellent. I was searching for the hugest backpack I could find that would still look nice, and this one has wo…
- Jacqueline, 04/26/13
Detroit

As a college student, I hate having to look for sturdy bags at discount stores - none of them last, none of them are designed for having to carry your books on your back for 1…
- Heather, 01/22/13
United States

Good, Durable, Big. I love it its perfect…
- Fred, 06/20/11
California

I love this backpack but it is bigger than i thought which is great. I can fit all of my snowboarding gear in it for a weekend trip or it can fit all of my homework in it. I…
- Robin, 01/27/11
pittsburgh pa

I use this bag to go to class and I love it when someone asks me where I got it! It is the perfect size to carry books and snacks for class and then it transforms to a day pac…
- Thomas, 02/29/12

This is my favorite backpack! Perfect for lugging books, my laptop, and other treasures around campus. The straps are really comfortable. Well made. I highly recommend!…
- Emma, 12/15/12
Ohio

The Pack arrived about two days after I purchased it. It is well constructed with even more storage pockets then described on the website. The zippers are super heavy and feel…
- Edward, 12/04/09
Columbus

I love dakine everything!!! But this backpack is the best backpack i have ever owned! it fits all my books for school, it fits my laptop,fits all my drinks, and its very comfo…
- ellis, 05/31/12

No seriously it fits everything. I purchased the Metron 35 to replace a Dakine bag I had for 5 years. The Dakine bag was tremendous, went through several vacations (Australia…
- Michael, 03/24/12

Needed a commuter bag for my motorcycle, but all the motorcycle backpacks were too small. This bag has a lot of storage in the main compartment and the compression straps and…
- Matthew, 09/30/11
Royal Oak, MI

I got this pack to replace my old school bag. Turns out this pack is going to get allot more use than it bargained for. I ride a motorcycle to school and the bag is water resi…
- neil, 03/20/12

I drive a jeep wrangler that rarely has the top on, so I bought this to keep my computer in and anything else I would have to take with me and would not want to get stolen fro…
- Jeff, 04/22/11

yeah i like it. i wear it to school daily. it hold my book and it holds my laptop…
- al, 04/11/13

I travel a lot and this is the best laptop-backpack I have ever had (and I have had a few...)! Getting through security at the airport is a breeze, as my laptop can be easily…
- Erin, 11/05/10
Baltimore

I'd never had a Dakine pack before, and now I'll never buy anything else. Not only does this pack hold all of my school supplies (college textbooks), it sits comfortably on my…
- Samantha, 04/13/10
Grand Rapids

On a good note... I fit all my previous pack's contents in with ease, yet they are all not quite as OCD separated as one may like. I do like the large water bottle holder...wa…
- RODNEY, 12/05/11
East Lansing, MI

It's nice material. Very big. Cool stuff. ZIPPERS!…
- Morgan, 06/29/11
Nampa

The straps are cushy and soft and comfortable to wear. The sunglasses pocket at the top is good for anything you want to carry that's fragile -- I carry my ipod, camera, and s…
- Loretta, 09/23/11

I have tried many backpacks trying to find one that stays slim while holding my laptop (15" Macbook Pro). I love Dakine bags as they are durable. I have tried a few other on…
- Christine, 01/05/11

I have used this daily for 3 years and the inside coating is just now starting to flake off. And some of my college text books are huge and heavy. The straps have been nice on…
- Todd, 08/10/12
Indianapolis

i decided to try osprey because my girl has a multi-day pack by them that i just love. i am so damn impressed. its huge for one thing. has a sleeve for my macbook that could h…
- jeremy, 09/07/10
Portland Maine

I bought this bag in January and haven't looked back since. I needed to upgrade my day pack in order to accommodate my ever growing work load. On a daily basis I load this bag…
- Sarah, 06/27/11
Adirondack Park, NY

I'm an avid cyclist (road racing + hipster city fixed gear riding), so this pack appealed from a commuting/gear lugging perspective - that "Lidlock" helmet holder thingamajig…
- Bryan, 09/29/11
Chicago

I use this pack everyday to carry the essentials, laptop, tablet pc, phone chargers, and still room left for clothes. There are a few compartments, some with elastic on the i…
- Keith, 05/11/11
Muskegon

I ordered this back pack 6 months ago and this little guy has survived and thrived through all of my costa rican adventures, a Michigan winter, a drunken St. Patrick's day, co…
- Jensen, 04/02/12

I bought this pack specifically for a trip I was taking and needed something that could stow all my stuff for the plane ride and then be able to load up for day hikes and phot…
- Michael, 07/08/10
Motown

I've used this pack professionally every day for more than two month. It's protected my gear all over the country.…
- Feng, 12/15/12

I use this almost entirely for grad school. It has a padded laptop pocket (15" macbook pro fits). The “document sleeve” perfectly fits my iPad, and theres a little phone p…
- amanda, 01/01/12
Lansing

I've been using Osprey packs for a long time now and was thrilled to find their new line of commuter/day-packs. First off, I am a design student and typically have a heavy loa…
- Trevor, 09/26/11
Texas

I recently bought the Dakine Terminal backpack from MooseJaw. I do a lot of traveling with an organization called World Endeavors and this pack could not be more perfect. I am…
- THOMAS, 02/04/07
MINNEAPOLIS

this is the ideal pack for the weekend getaway via airplane. its larger than most 'daypacks' so it fits a good amount of clothes. the laptop compartment is clutch; padded on b…
- Daniel, 10/27/11
Glens Falls, NY

I bought this pack for my one and only oldest son to use as it's designed intent. We just received the pack today and finding all the features made it more like a Easter Egg…
- Ed, 01/04/12
Kendall County IL

The manager in the store told me this was the pack the founder of Osprey created when he was working in the far east and commuting every day. I can see why. This bag is perf…
- Jason, 07/25/12
Detroit

Very lightweight backpack which is really nice. Perfect for college students or a small hike. Cup holders on side are very durable and won't wear out like the ones made out of…
- Jenna, 12/15/12

I use this as my work bag in the Park Service. It's just the right size - I've got my first aid kit, raincoat, reflective vest, tons of pens, keys, and other random items and…
- Carrie, 10/04/12

LOVE this back pack! With so many specilzed pockets and holders built in, nothing gets lost in the bottom. Hidden cushion allows for iPad or tablet, plus safe spots for gear,…
- Matt, 07/30/12

I bought this backpack to use for everyday collegeness. I hate big, bulky backpacks, so I went w/ this small gem of a pack. Its quite compact, but offers ample room for binder…
- Erin, 04/20/11
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