




Exploration is at the heart of everything we do, and our packs are no exception. There’s a reason you’ll spot The North Face backpacks everywhere, from remote trails to bustling city streets: they’re iconic, durable, and built to perform. Since 1966, The North Face has been redefining outdoor gear with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and purpose. Our backpacks are crafted not just for the journey, but for the planet too, with many of our products made using environmentally conscious materials, helping to ensure that future generations can keep exploring. Whether you’re navigating mountain terrain or tackling your daily commute, there’s a daypack to match your needs. From a hiking pack for weekend adventures to a laptop bag for daily commutes, or even a carry-on approved travel backpack for jet-setters, The North Face has you covered, delivering rugged, functional gear for all walks of life. Wherever the day takes you, take it on with The North Face and choose to Never Stop Exploring.
GO-TO CLASSIC: With a 31-liter volume, the Surge has more than enough room to accommodate your office essentials. It also has three large, easy-to-access zippered pockets on the front and a coveted endorsement from the American Chiropractic Association.
CHIROPRACTOR APPROVED: The FlexVent suspension system, certified by the American Chiropractic Association, features a flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded and shoulder straps, a padded mesh back and a lumbar panel for ventilated support.
SMART ORGANIZATION: This pack features a large main compartment for books and binders, a protective padded laptop sleeve, and a stand-up design to keep items securely inside. Also includes an external secure-zip pocket and two stretch mesh side pockets.
COMFORTABLE CARRY: For everyday use, commuting or travel, this pack has a padded top handle and a removable waist belt for a custom fit. A sternum strap adds extra support, while a whistle buckle and reflective details improve safety and visibility.
TECH SPECS: Dimensions: 12″ x 7″ x 20″ (30.5 cm x 17.8 cm x 50.8 cm); Laptop Sleeve: 15″ x 11.5″; Avg Weight: 2 lbs 12 oz; Volume: 31 Liters. This item is not intended for use by children 12 and under.
13 reviews for The North Face Surge Commuter Laptop Backpack | Daypack with Water Repellent Finish, 16″ Laptop Sleeve, Reflective Details, TNF Black/TNF Black-NPF, One Size
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Cathy Ledford –
Nice piece of equipment.
He loves it. Great size, plenty of room and separate compartments for everything he needs to carry with him. The laptop compartment has xtra padding and protection.It’s a good looking backpack and I’m hoping this lasts him for a long while. (I will update if it’s needed.)
A Thoughtful Customer –
North Face makes great products and this bag is another one. Few things to consider….
It is a great bag and has the most comfortable harness and strap system for shoulders, neck, and back out of 7 different top rated backpacks i tried. The bag is well made and has a good amount of organization small and large pockets as well as solid protection for a laptop.Few things to consider….North Face, here are a few changes I’d like to see…1. YOU HAVE TO ADD A LUGGAGE PASS THROUGH2. Wish the front pockets were a darker grey inside, they are too light and I could see them maybe looking dirty over time.3. My old Surge which I loved for 8 yrs around the world had a place to stash the waist straps so they are out of sight and out of the way if not using. Why does this new model not have that???4. Would be cool if you had one or 2 little secret zip stash pockets somewhere5. Hard to explain, but front looks a little sloppy compared to some other bags I’ve seen so if you can somehow tweak that and also make the logo way smaller, more incognito would be good.Overall, it really is a solid, lightweight bag and more comfortable to carry than anything else I tried. With those changes this thing would be PERFECT as my every day carry and bag i bring on plane while traveling, hiking, exploring, etc.For reference, I’m a 20+ yr world traveler and every NF product I’ve purchased has been extremely reliable over the years.
cjpk11 –
Best commuter or travel backpacker ever!
Thi backpack made to a high quality standard. Pockets galore. Laptop compartment has 2 sections devised so laptop and tablet can fit. This will be my go to personal item to carry. Onto flights for all my electronic essentials. Please great from packet that is fleece lined for glasses and sunglasses. Mine fit in with their hard cases on no problem! Great bag, great buy!
Sandra Perez –
OBSESSED!!
I bought this backpack for my daughter and she says it has the exact amount of storage space she needs and more! It’s so easy to use! And dare I say it’s so in style these days. The quality is absolutely amazing and I love it. The use is so good. I’m too obsessed with the style.
Jessica R. –
Well worth the money
After a few months:-great storage-the pockets are useful-can handle a lot of gear and equipment- pockets expand to handle large equipment
Ian Lin –
Solid backpack for students
This is the perfect backpack for high school/college students. It feels comfortable to walk with all day and efficiently distributes the weight. It feels light, which makes it more comfortable. It feels a little bulky and rugged compared to other backpacks. It has very good storage capacity, more than enough for any student. The rain protection is also pretty decent. My only gripes with the backpack are that the sternum straps are hard too take off and that it doesn’t stand up when put down vertically. It is very functional.
Chris –
High Quality
Honestly like it a lot. Might not be best for work CSA checks, but perfect for commutes. Made well and looks nice
Paul J. Moderacki –
Sturdy and comfortable with plenty of storage
This bag replaced an old, workhorse backpack that I wore daily and put to many uses, from carrying a laptop and meeting materials, to farmers market and grocery items on weekends, to carrying water bottles, cameras and trail mix on hiking trips. The North Face Surge has the functionality I was looking for in a replacement: a padded pocket for my laptop, an adequately sized middle pocket, two external side pockets for water bottles, and three, smaller zippered pockets (one on top, two on the front) providing generous storage space for pens, iPad, notebook(s), etc. The shoulder straps and back of the pack are well-padded making for a comfortable carry. The pack also has a sturdy, convenient handle at the top for those times when accessibility is required.
andrew Liffey –
absolutely awesome. very impressed. Super comfortable, many little pockets, zips are high quality, loads of places to clip things onto the bags.would highly recommend, happy buyer.
Pierre –
Un très bon sac. Beaucoup de rangements très utiles. Solide. Idéal pour une utilisation quotidienne.
Mama van… –
Kei goede rugzak voor onze jongen dienen het 2 de middelbaar zit. Eindelijk kan er alles in zonder te proppen. Pc heeft een apart beveiligde plaats…Hij is er zeer tevreden mee.
Cliente Amazon –
Topp o produto!
Tjokmal –
Echt een topper. Veel beter dan verwacht