north face backpack dark blue The Recon - Winslor The North Face Surge Backpack is a spacious Surge Backpack - 31L |

Its far from a featherweight at nearly 5 pounds, but the well-balanced feel and heavy-hauling credentials (its rated up to 60 lbs.) make it hard to beat for long and gear-intensive trips

In fact, more and more people are saving the excessive checked-in luggage fees and purchasing travel backpacks that have modular designs

Pros Main compartment zippers are always accessible as they run in front of the bottle pockets Super wide opening makes it easy to pack It has lots of useful organization for gear Cons The zipper for the quick-access pocket frequently catches on material as you open and close it Materials lack structure, so the bag won't stand when empty It's easy to confuse the zippers at the top of the bag and open the wrong area Technical Details % Carry-on Compliance % Like the Look Capacity 26l Weight (lb) 1.81 lb (0.8 kg) Dimensions 19.7 in x 12.2 in x 5.9 in (50 x 31 x 15 cm) Notable Materials Recycled Polyester, Ripstop, PFC-free, Recycled Nylon, YKK Zippers, Woojin Hardware Manufacturing Country Vietnam Laptop Compartment Size 16" Warranty Information Full Review The North Faces Isabella line of bags is women-focused, with harness systems and features designed with the female frame in mind

Organization While this bag may not be an organizational powerhouse, compression straps inside the main compartment are a welcome addition for chronic overpackers