
More precisely, San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, at an altitude of only 150 feet above sea level. But The North Face® legend begins, ironically, on a beach. We have helped explorers reach the most unfathomable heights of the Himalayas. We are named for the coldest, most unforgiving side of a mountain. From the beginning, the brand committed to serving all those who desired to explore and to serving our natural wild lands by helping to conserve them. Two years later, the company began designing and manufacturing its own brand of technical mountaineering apparel and equipment. The North Face story began in San Francisco in 1966, when two hiking enthusiasts resolved to follow their passions and founded a small mountaineering retail store. 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish.Two external, J-zip pockets, one lined with fleece.Two durable, external water bottle pockets can easily double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side.External, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys.Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve.


With three large, easy-to-access, zippered pockets on the front, the Surge offers plenty of organization.The updated FlexVent™ suspension system, certified by the American Chiropractic Association, has articulated shoulder straps, a rounded back panel, comfortable stitch lines, and soft-touch chemise fabric.From The North Face, the Surge 28L Backpack features:
