Review on 🎒 The North Face Surge Backpack: Elite Performance and Unmatched Durability by Jeff Remol

I did a lot of research to choose a backpack for carry-on only travel. After testing many bags I settled on the TNF Surge as it had all the features I needed, great organization and the perfect size. Overall it was an incredible bag, it fit under the seat in front of me, it had a compartment for tech gear and separate areas for laptop and tablet. However, there was one fatal flaw that became apparent after just a few days of use: ***It was very uncomfortable*** The shoulder straps cut into my chest and carrying a backpack caused back pain. It was boxed for about 17 pounds. I have since replaced it with a more suitable hiking pack of the same size and it is very comfortable. It seems to me that this backpack is not designed to carry heavy loads or feel comfortable in fully loaded. The shoulder straps don't feel great, are very stiff and don't have any weight lifting features. The back panel lays flat against the back, which is a lot less comfortable than a bag with some curvature, and the hip belt was also useless for shifting weight off the shoulders. If you want this backpack to be able to carry a heavy load, I would look for brands that are more focused on comfort. (Osprey, Gregory and others). and would recommend waist belts. That aside, I'll probably use it as my daily wear when I'm done with my trip, as other than those issues, I really liked it.