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

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

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

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

This backpack is so comfy and doesnt hurt my shoulders. The color choices are great and this backpack is stylish. I use it for school and it fits everything great. I would rec…
- holly, 08/01/12

this backpack is beyond awesome!!…
- tina, 07/16/12

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

I just got this backpack in the mail a few days ago, and I am so excited about it! I got it in purple, and the color is even more beautiful and vibrant than in the picture. Th…
- Sara, 06/04/13

It is the perfect size for a day trip but would not use it for an overnighter!!!…
- Michelle, 04/03/13
New England

Bought this pack somewhere else for $120 more! I am short (5' 00") and didn't have many choices due to my size. I put 25# in it, walked around before taking it on rtw trek an…
- cindy, 03/19/13

This bag fits it all. I've used it comfortably for everything from weekend trips to a two week trip. I took it to Hawaii as my only bag and even managed to carry it on. I thin…
- Roosevelt, 08/01/11

Comfortable pack! Used for a 50 m hike with 45 lbs. I’m 5'2/125 lbs. Put 3L bladder in side compartment. Fit perfectly. Easy access for quick refills! Love external access…
- Lisa, 10/14/11

I love this backpack. I had hard time finding the right fitting bag.I tried so many packs, every single one in the store and they ordered some more for me to try on but I alwa…
- Kristine, 08/28/12
Detroit

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

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

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