I bought this for college, I thought it looked durable and it was, very attractive, and I love the pockets! great bag, and i especially liked the colors it came in…
- heather, 07/24/12
cumming

Love this bag! I use it for school and it works wonderful. If you are considering buying it, I would definitely say you should!…
- Connor, 08/29/12

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

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

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

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

this pack is amazing for day hikes and/or the minimalist's over-nighter. the 3 liter bladder means not more nalgene's,…
- max, 02/07/13

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

day-hike or over night this is the bag to buy…
- max, 03/01/13

opted for this pack instead of a camalbak. Not disappointed at all. Came in the clutch exactly where i needed it for my day to day job.…
- JEFFERY, 08/18/12
GROSSE POINTE FARMS

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 pack is bombproof and sticks to me like boa constrictor. Not too big... Not too small... Just right. Pockets and straps seem sturdy and pretty well laid out. The only pos…
- Chad, 05/22/13

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 purchased this pack for lightweight summer backpacking trips, day trips with lots of gear, and travel. After using the pack a few times I can say that I love it. I'm 5' 9"…
- Jonathan, 10/25/11
State College, PA