Peter Olivieri
- October 14, 2009
Great Backpack
I have used briefcases for work and always ran into problems. Either with carrying the case or trying to fit things. The backpack has a lot of different compartments and because you can carry it on your back it's never a problem. I would highly recommend it. Oh and my laptop fits nice and secure too.
BP
- August 29, 2009
Excellent Backpack for College!
Prior to purchasing from altrec.com I bought the North Face Surge Backpack (Black) on eBay for $91 USD. The item I received was full of faults and defects. I returned it for a full refund and decided try again online. (Avoiding eBay of course). I chose altrec.com because of its great customer service ratings, and its strong foundation as a recognized online retail store. I bought it here immediately with free shipping, and much to my surprise, I had my backpack delivered to me in less than a week! I must say the backpack is truly worth the money. I am 6 ft tall, and it fits me very well. It has many useful pockets to store anything and everything related to school. I myself am a college student so it holds many of my heavy textbooks and my 10.2 inch netbook easily. I love the way they designed the inside of the backpack with the contrasting red and gray fabric. Every single detail of the backpack was well constructed with high quality materials. You'll have to buy one yourself to see what I mean. I've been carrying around the standard 2 pocket Jansport backpack for many years of my early middle school and high school life, that this backpack seems like a luxury to me. I already know 3 friends who want this backpack because they saw me wearing it. I'll definitely be carrying this guy around for many years to come with complete satisfaction.
Mr Banks
- August 18, 2009
Best backpack EVER!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this bag for school and doing some day trips while camping. I wanted a separate compartment for my laptop plus enough room for books, without my laptop getting slapped around by books. This bag works perfect plus the pocket on the bottom for your cords. The straps are crazy comfy, its an all around awesome bag.
Susan Wingate
- July 29, 2009
great for college
I bought this backpack to carry a 15-inch laptop computer, textbooks and other gear around a large university campus. It fits the bill perfectly. A bit larger than the Borealis (which I also own), it is perfect for larger-sized laptops with plenty of room to spare. It is attractive and very well-constructed, as you would expect from the North Face. Although I have not used it on the trail, I expect that it would hold up there as well.
Anon. Shopper
- July 11, 2009
Comfortable Backpack
I bought this backpack for summer traveling and as well as college use. It truly is versatile. The shoulder straps and back panel are very padded making even heavy loads comfortable. My husband carried it for more than 4 hours through Carlsbad Caverns and commented that it was so much more comfortable than any backpack he has ever owned. I also love all the various pockets inside. The only problem I can find with this backpack is that the padded area for the laptop takes up some of the room in the main compartment.