"This bag is of an excellent quality. It is very usable and I have taken it with me to uni every day since I received it. There are plenty of pockets (so many in fact I'm still working out what each one is for!) and the bag can easily be compressed using the side straps or expanded by unclipping the side straps. There is also a waist strap and a sternum strap which makes the bag more comfortable to carry, especially on a day with exceptionally heavy books or more walking. I chose the blue version of the bag (since it was the only one available at the time of purchase) and am happy with the colour. I would highly recommend this bag."

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Review 2 for The North Face Surge Rucksack

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Avg 5 / 5 from

roseybut

City: Haverfordwest

Country:United Kingdom

Age:45-54

Interest:Road Cyclist

Level:Regular

Gender:Male

Budget:Quality first

Road Cyclist

Date:April 4, 2012

Excellent travel/aeroplane carry on hand luggage

Pros: Durable, Comfortable, High Quality, Rugged, Adjustable, Versatile, Good Fit

"I bought this to replace an old rucksack i used as aeroplane carry on hand luggage to take on holiday. I used this to carry a compact camera, ipod touch, ninetendo DSI games & chargers to keep me amused on the plane. It also swallowed up a waterproof jacket and a light jack wolfskin down jacket with ease. It's well made with excellent quality materials. When used as a rucksack it's very comfortable on your back. I like the stow away waist belt as i don't use it often but it's there if you need it. The water bottle pockets actually hold bottles without them falling out. It held everything my wife and I needed when out and about or going to the beach. The many pockets/organizer sections are very handy for keys, money, passports, currency etc and the lap top/tablet section is well padded and protects your laptop, netbook,ipad etc very well. All in all a very good rucksack. To some it may seem expensive but I think it's worth the money."

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Review 3 for The North Face Surge Rucksack

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Avg 4 / 5 from

Pirnmill

City: Geneva, Switzerland

Country:Switzerland

Age:55-64

Interest:Road Cyclist

Level:Regular

Gender:Female

Budget:Quality first

Road Cyclist

Date:March 1, 2012

Dissapointed

Pros: Durable, Great Value, Comfortable, High Quality, Good Fit

Cons: Unattractive, Limited Color Choices

"I was really looking forward to getting this back pack. And indeed when it arrived I found it capacious, attractive, apparently excellent quality and practical. My disappointment came from the fact that it was not the colour that I thought I had ordered. I thought I had ordered the model which is dark blue and black (I had checked the "blue-black" box) but in fact the one that arrived was the one with bright blue and orange trimmings, which I personally find quite ugly. I should have checked the "deepwater blue" box. It's my fault, of course, as I should have checked the labelling more carefully. And it's more a problem of the manufacturer than of Wiggle. I think they should rename it "black with light blue/orange"."

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Review 4 for The North Face Surge Rucksack

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Avg 4 / 5 from

gunit72

City: Scotland

Country:United Kingdom

Age:35-44

Date:January 16, 2012

North Face Surge

Pros: Durable, Attractive, Comfortable, High Quality, Rugged, Adjustable, Versatile, Good Fit

Cons: maybe too many pockets

"I checked this and several similar rucksacks in shops before buying the NF Surge. It is good, with plenty (probably too many) pockets and pouches, just make sure you keep things in the same place and you won't go wrong. But best of all is it is tough wearing and good colour choices. I use it for travel, for work and holiday. Highly recommended. There are you tube videos showing the rucksack and all it's glory."

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Review 5 for The North Face Surge Rucksack

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Avg 5 / 5 from

Emothedemo

Date:December 30, 2011

Pros: Attractive, Comfortable, High Quality, Good Fit

Cons: major compartment could be slightly larger

"Great pack purchased for the ride to work. Very comfortable, I carry heaps in it, incl a laptop and it feels like there is hardly anything in it when it's on my back. Loads of diff storage compartments. Looks great."

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Review 6 for The North Face Surge Rucksack

Overall:

Avg 4 / 5 from

Robbo562

City: High Wycombe

Country:United Kingdom

Age:25-34

Interest:Road Cyclist

Level:New to sport

Gender:Male

Budget:Value for money

Road Cyclist

Date:October 28, 2011

Just what I've been looking for

Pros: Attractive, Comfortable, Adjustable, Lightweight, Good Fit

Cons: Expensive

"I'm a Police officer and I've been looking for a kit bag to carry everything that I (may) need. I was using a holdall that became a tardis and therefore very heavy. I was carrying far too much stuff and it was all very disorganised. Now EVERYTHING has a place and i can keep tabs on where it all is. It's smaller, lighter and much more comfortable than swinging my old holdall over my shoulder.

The bag has 4 main compartments; allowing me to keep my paperwork folder (designed for a laptop), jacket and hat, forensic evidence gathering kit and other items such as a camera, tissues, spare batteries etc, etc all separate.

It's so good i might buy another for personl use, but i'd probably only use half of the pockets/compartments as there are so many.

I can't comment on the quality and durability of the product, but i'm hoping that North Face's reputation and pricing will be proportionate to the bag's ability to stay in one piece."

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Review 7 for The North Face Surge Rucksack

Overall:

Avg 5 / 5 from

J1mb02

City: London

Country:United Kingdom

Age:35-44

Interest:Triathlete

Level:New to sport

Gender:Male

Budget:Quality first

Triathlete

Date:October 16, 2011

Comfortable back pack

Pros: Attractive, Comfortable, High Quality, Adjustable, Versatile, Good Fit

"Like many I carry a laptop around for work, as well as an assortment of other work related papers. I moved from a brief case to a rucksack a while ago to protect my back and to distribute weight over both shoulders as opposed to one. This is one of the most comfortable day sacks I have owned. It fits well and has a good level of adjustment that allows me to use it eithe on foot or on my bike.

It is not as cheap as some day sacks that you can get but I think for the comfort and multiitude of pockets it is worth it."

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Review 8 for The North Face Surge Rucksack

Overall:

Avg 5 / 5 from

Health

City: Sydney

Country:Australia

Age:25-34

Interest:Road Cyclist

Level:Regular

Gender:Male

Budget:Value for money

Road Cyclist

Date:October 13, 2011

Great value for money

Pros: Durable, Great Value, Attractive, Comfortable, High Quality, Adjustable, Lightweight, Versatile, Good Fit

"Very attractive, durable, lightweight and value for money."

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Review 9 for The North Face Surge Rucksack

Overall:

Avg 5 / 5 from

GCpisces

City: Gold Coast

Country:Australia

Age:45-54

Gender:Female

Budget:Value for money

Date:August 9, 2011

Great backpack

Pros: Durable, Great Value, Attractive, Comfortable, High Quality, Adjustable, Versatile, Good Fit

"Expensive backpack but it’s worth the price. I bought it for my husband for our long holiday to Europe. Many pockets are useful and secure. This quality and comfortableness can’t compare with cheap one. I am very satisfied with this backpack."

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Review 10 for The North Face Surge Rucksack

Overall:

Avg 5 / 5 from

biohazard

Date:June 24, 2011

Excellent bag

Pros: Durable, Great Value, Comfortable, High Quality, Adjustable, Lightweight, Versatile, Good Fit, secure

"I bought this as a present for my husband who does a lot of travelling and it is ideal for carrying his laptop and all other gadgets in plus a change of clothes. Very comfortable to use and very secure. Would definitely recommend."

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Review 11 for The North Face Surge Rucksack

Overall:

Avg 5 / 5 from

ChrisBaldman

City: Southsea

Country:United Kingdom

Age:35-44

Interest:Road Cyclist

Level:Regular

Gender:Male

Road Cyclist

Date:June 7, 2011

Great Rucksack

Pros: Durable, Attractive, Comfortable, Rugged, High Quality, Adjustable, Good Fit

"This is a great rucksack. High quality, comfortable, plenty of space and looks cool. Would recommend to anyone. Plenty of space for your laptop too."

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Review 12 for The North Face Surge Rucksack

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AntipodeanBloke

City: Adelaide

Country:Australia

Age:35-44

Interest:Commuter

Level:Advanced

Gender:Male

Budget:Quality first

Commuter

Date:February 20, 2011

Quality

Pros: Durable, Attractive, High Quality, Rugged, Adjustable, Versatile

Cons: Limited Color Choices

"Bag is a laptop bag with thick foam backing between the laptop compartment and your back which makes it rigid side to side.

3 main compartments plus a funny forward compartment for keys and the like with a zippered foldout arrangement.

Quality stands out as markedly better than cheapo $30 bags."

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Review 13 for The North Face Surge Rucksack

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JobiKonobi

Date:February 18, 2011

Says on the tin

Pros: Durable, Comfortable, Rugged, High Quality, Versatile

"I needed a sturdy reliable bag to commute to work with, and this had everything that i was looking for. The laptop pouch is well protected and the other compartments gives me enough room for my big (size 11) running trainers and winter running clothing, plus anything I need for work. I bought a cheaper rucksack before and it couldn't handle the bumpy surface of the Old Kent Road causing the straps to fray and break after four months, as they say buy cheap and buy twice, this one however is very well made and seems like it would be able to take any amount of tension.

All in all, a good purchase"

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Review 14 for The North Face Surge Rucksack

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OutdoorType

City: Adelaide

Country:Australia

Age:19-24

Interest:Commuter

Level:Regular

Gender:Male

Budget:Value for money

Commuter

Date:January 24, 2011

Very good rucksack

Pros: Durable, Attractive, Comfortable, High Quality, Rugged, Adjustable, Versatile

Cons: Expensive

"I've only been using this backpack for a couple of weeks but I'm very happy with it. I bought it to replace an old faithful which had worn out and is no longer made. It's comfortable on the back and remains so when riding a bike. There's loads of space and storage pockets and the zips and seams are good quality, though you would expect that for the money. I like the laptop pocket and that will be useful when I head back to uni. I'm a fan of the Surge."

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