got this backpack for my boyfriend for his birthday. impressed with the color selection, seeing as the only other place to sell the TNF red was North Face themselves. Moosejaw…
- Jenna, 07/22/12
Connecticut

I bought one of these for my wife and she loves it. It fits her well and has a lot of storage places.…
- Kyle, 12/28/12

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

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

This bag has been with me for four years, and still looks new. Reliable and durable.…
- Eugene, 11/06/12
New York City

This pack goes with me nearly everywhere for over 4 years. Durable and reliable.…
- Eugene, 11/06/12
New York City

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

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

I had North Face Jester before but it was bit too small for me. I later bought a black Hot Shot and loved it so much. I used it for college and graduate school. Then this b…
- ILJOO, 11/05/11
NJ

This backpack will rock your world! Perfect size to be the magic backpack, the kind that you can keep digging into and lo and behold it has room for everything in it!!…
- Andrea, 11/27/11

I bought this backpack for college and outdoor also. It's a good investment for multiple functions. Especially when I have to carry books I don't get any pain on my back. And…
- Xin, 12/26/12

I received this bag a year ago as a present, and it's still holding up strong. I'm known to load up my bags when I'm running around, and this thing can handle basically anythi…
- Bob, 09/18/12
Colorado

Got this for the bf since he had been wanting one for a while. Its now being used on a daily basis! We go on hiking trips quite a bit, and this made it much easier than carryi…
- Alice, 07/19/12

I bought this pack for mountain biking so I'm leaned over while wearing this pack and riding. There's a nice pocket in the back, but no zipper, so I can't put anything in this…
- Walter, 12/26/12
Whittier,CA

This pack is pretty cut-and-dry as far as packs go. It works just fine for school books or as a simple day-pack, but I find it quite lacking. There is a main pocket and a fron…
- Logan, 10/04/12
Jefferson City, TN

The belt and harness systems fit the best of any I tried (with possible exception of Gregory Baltoro). BUT the frame squeaked with every step I took. It was driving me crazy s…
- Sam, 12/05/11
Frederick, MD

Loved this pack. I used it to hold my CamelBack bladder, lunch, an extra layer, and more. Fits snugly to my back so I don't feel like I'll fall off the lift. I've used it a…
- Graham, 01/15/13
San Francisco, CA

I purchased one of these for myself and loved it so much that I'm back to get another for my husband. It was exactly what I needed on the slopes!…
- Denise, 04/05/12

Living in Colorado and skiing 100+ days a season, this backpack functioned beyond my expectations. It is the ideal companion for all touring/hiking in snowy conditions. Along…
- DREW, 04/20/13
Aspen

This best by far is the best pack I owned. It can ice climb, rock climb, hike, ski, and so many uses. It can hold an ice ax, ski(s)/snowboard, crampons, goggles and avy tool…
- Eugene, 12/13/12
New York City