THE NORTH FACE Surge Commuter Laptop Backpack | Daypack With Water Repellent Finish, 16" Laptop Sleeve, Reflective Details
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Arrives
Aug 22 – Sep 9
Size: 28L
Color: Tnf Black/Tnf Black
Features
- 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.
- FLEX VENT TECHNOLOGY. 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.
- TOTAL 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, commuting or travel, this backpack has a top handle for easy grabbing and a removable waist belt for a custom fit. A sternum strap with a whistle buckle adds extra support and safety. Reflective details help you stand out.
- 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.
Description
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Product Dimensions : 10.5 x 13.5 x 20 inches; 8 ounces
Item model number : NF0A52SG
Department : unisex-adult
Date First Available : August 15, 2014
Manufacturer : The North Face
Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here
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Other Special Features of the Product: Carry-On
Recommended Uses For Product: Work
Strap Type: Shoulder Strap
Compatible Device Size Maximum: 14 inches
Pocket Description: Utility Pocket
Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant
Embellishment Feature: Cord
Number Of Pockets: 11
Number of Compartments: 7
Sleeve Length Description: Long Sleeve
Fit to Size Sentiment: Positive
Fit Type: Standard/Comfortable
Color: Tnf Black/Tnf Black
Backpack Design: Laptop Backpack
Subject Character: Sports
Sport Type: Multi-Sport
Theme: Love
Pattern: Solid
Product Style: Casual
Brand Name: The North Face
Age Range Description: Adult
Item Weight: 2.9 pounds
Style Number: NF0A52SGKX7
Model Name: Casual
School Type: High School
Number of Items: 1
Unit Count: 1 Count
UPC: 194904804052
Item Type Name: Backpack
Manufacturer: The North Face
Manufacturer Part Number: NF0A52SGKX7OS-CA
Material Type: Polyester
Product Care Instructions: Machine Wash
Outer Material: Synthetic
Lining Description: Nylon
Shell Type: Soft Shell
Apparel Fabric Stretch: No Stretch
Apparel Fabric Weight Class: Lightweight
Fabric Type: 100% Nylon
Storage Volume: 31 liters
Item Dimensions D x W x H: 20"D x 19"W x 2"H
Size: 28L
Strap Size: Medium
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Aug 22 – Sep 9
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Size: One Size
Color: Space/Anthracite Grey
Love this product! As a traveling nurse, I need about 100 different things with me at any given time. I purchased my first one when deployed to NYC for Covid in March 2020, have taken it back-and-forth to work every day since and honestly, there wasn't anything wrong with it and not due to gentle use. I overstuffed it to the point of being difficult to close and the super strong zippers never failed. It went from my car, often to the floor where I was charting, on my back when riding my motorcycle and I washed it about once a month. The fabric still looks new - no tears, no stains, no fading, no complaints. The variety of compartments and zippers is invaluable for organization. So why did I buy a new one? I took a five week motorcycle trip from one end of Italy to the other, I always loved the teal color that was not in stock when I got my first one and I decided to treat myself. As expected, it was a true workhorse and an excellent traveling companion. My original Northface backpack is enjoying retirement as a sports bag. ;) Customer for life.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2025 by Doug H.
After a very lengthy search for a backpack that would meet my needs for carrying a laptop and various other everyday needs, that was capable of having greater organization capabilities than just a couple of pockets, the TNF Surge came out on top. After using this pack now for over a week, I am very impressed in its comfort and fit.The pack felt a lot flatter when I first recieved it, but is definitely breaking in and becoming more comfortable to wear, not that it was not comfortable at first. It has more than adequate organization sleeves, all sleeves that are designed for electronics are fleece lined and given extra padding, this includes sleeves for a laptop, cell phone (iphone 6s plus sized), tablet (ipad full size with otter box case), and a smaller pocket that would fit a flip type recharger. The sleeves in the admin pouch area are pretty tight once everything is in place, though if you don't have the otter box tablet case alot more room is afforded in the pockets. I recently used this on a hunting trip, into northern Minnesota, to carry my street clothing and toiletries and had no issues with being able to fit everything I would need for 4 days out. There was plenty of room for more gear had I needed to bring more. The packs cinch straps are angled, which makes compressing your load ideal as it draws the front of the bag up and back. Access into the admin pouch and the two front pockets is not an issue when fully loaded and cinched up, and the front load carrying handle really is a smart improvement on this pack, it makes moving it around extremely natural feeling. As for the two front zippered pockets, one is fleece lined and could be used to house other screened electronics, but I find it ideal for storing a hand gun, the pocket itself sits behind the non lined pocket so the only profile that could be exposed are the contents of that pouch, though when fully loaded the pack doesn't reveal itself as having contents. The side pockets for carrying water bottles are deep and not see through, a quart Nalgene bottle fits perfectly without fear of falling or sliding out, I have been carrying that and an 18 oz hydro flask while riding a motorcycle on the daily commute and have not had either slide up. In all, The North Face comes through again with a solid product that was well thought out. If you have been deliberating between this and some other pack, I would definitely say go with this one, you won't be disappointed.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2016 by Scott Franzitta
Size: One Size
Color: Asphalt Grey Light Heather/Tnf Black-npf
Good and reliable daily commute bag. I like the fact my laptop does not bottom out in the protective sleeve inside the bag. Tablet pocket is nice. I wish the waist strap was removable.
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2026 by Matthew Lampp
Size: One Size
Color: Tnf Black/Tnf Black-npf
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 THROUGH 2. 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 somewhere 5. 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.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2024 by A Thoughtful Customer
Size: One Size
Color: Tnf Black/Tnf Black-npf
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.)
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2025 by Cathy Ledford
Size: One Size
Color: Meld Grey Dark Heather/Tnf Black-npf
TLDR: I would recommend this pack for day hiking as long as you are not looking for something specific like compatibility with hydration packs or something. The ergonomics are excellent and the capacity is great. The only thing that lets it down is that I don't think it is quite as rugged as something that purely for hiking since it is trying to be both a commuter bag and day hike pack. I got this to take on a road trip where I I went on about 15 day hikes ranging from 1 to 15 miles in environments ranging from deserts in the US southwest to redwood rainforest. This is a very competent backpack for pretty much any day hike. I did not use the pack for commuting with a laptop. On my desert hikes I was able to carry 7.6L (2 gallons) of water, with 3 reused rectangular 2L juice bottles in the main pocket, and 2 reused gatoraid bottles, one in each of the open side pouches. Even with that, there was plenty of room in the main pocket for my big changeable lens camera, and room in the small pockets for extra lenses, my lunch, bandaids, sunscreen etc. I found the two vertical zip pockets on the front perfect for carrying lenses. Those pockets are about the size of a gatoraid bottle, so you can fit a lot of lenses in, but in one case it was really tight unless I took the lens hood off. The smaller top pockets have the typical flaps and sub-divisions for organizing small things like tools or pens or office supplies etc. The zippers of the 2 main pockets have big plastic loops that make them easy to hook with a single finger to open or close. This is a really simple idea that I like, and I don't understand why they didn't put those loops on all the zippers for the smaller pockets. Since this is a day pack, all the weight is on the shoulder straps. there is a thin strap to go around the waist, but it is not to carry load, its just to keep the pack from bouncing. I had plenty of weight and was walking not jogging, so I never used this strap. The shoulder straps are well padded, and I did not have any discomfort even with the pack stuffed full of water and camera gear. The pack is advertised as wicking to control moisture. I perspire heavily when exercising, and found this pack to be pretty typical in that I pretty much always had a wet spot of sweat on my back. I don't think this is a terrible thing, its just the reality that unless you have a hip strap and frame backpack, you always have a big area that doesn't breath for sweat to collect. This is just the marketing folks exaggerating. The pack is not very water resistant: my sweat soaked in pretty quick and the one time I caught drizzle, I didn't see water beading off. It does not come with a rain-cover wither, so you will want to either plan to avoid being out in the rain, or supply your own pack cover. My one complaint is with regards to the fabric material the pack is made of. On some of my hikes I squeezed by rocks or trees, and I have noticed a couple of places where the fibers in the fabric are starting to tear. The fabric itself isn't torn through yet, but some of the fibers are snapped. I'm surprised the fabric isn't made of something sturdier. Hard to tell as I've only ad the pack for a couple months, but I think the pack will last me for years, probably more than a decade, but I'm guessing it will be looking 'well used' pretty quickly.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2026 by T. Tomlinson
Size: One Size
Color: Tnf Navy/Tnf Black-npf
Very sturdy and plenty of pockets and compartments. Very comfortable and great for hiking or as a carry on when travelling.
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2025 by Jefe
Size: 28L
Color: Tnf Navy/Tnf Black
To start off, I knew I wanted a NorthFace computer bag, because my old one as also NorthFace and had lasted for years. In fact, it was still in perfectly usable shape, but I was a little embarrassed recently when a TSA agent at the airport said "oh, this is an antique; I had one of these years ago." That's when I decided I really should update - but the point to that story is NorthFace build quality - that the bag was still functional after all that use! So, I got this one and it's even better than the last one. The pocket arrangements are more functional, yet it has a more elegant look - I can go to the office without looking like I'm setting out for a trail hike. It's got room for my laptop, power cord, dongle bag, external keyboard, webcam, etc. (yes, I take an entire portable office, not just the laptop), as well as my paper notebook, pen case, and personal items. I'm very happy with this purchase and highly recommend this bag.
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