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    North Face Surge vs Box Shot

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Splab, Sep 18, 2010.

  1. Splab

    Splab Notebook Enthusiast

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    Looking for advice on a laptop backpack.

    North Face Surge, North Face Box Shot, North Face Hot Shot.

    I will be using it for my NP8662. I would like the bag to be able to carry my laptop, various accessories, and a change of clothes; or two.

    These bags have a very similar design, but the Box Shot is 135 cu in larger than the other bags. Doesn't seem like that much of a difference. I like the look of the Surge better, but am a little concerned about its smaller size; since the NP8662 has a large profile for a 15."

    Any other suggestions are welcome; but I'm a fan of the quality of North Face and the lifetime warranty.

    Thanks.
     
    Splab, Sep 18, 2010
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  2. lootbag

    lootbag Notebook Geek

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    If you want North Face, I suggest the "On Sight" backpack.
    Lots of room, apparently can hold a 17.3" laptop with room to spare.

    Other manufacturers I suggest are:
    spireusa
    booqbags
    tombihn

    I too, am trying to decide which bag to buy for my Sager 9280.
     
    lootbag, Sep 19, 2010
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  3. Gracy123

    Gracy123 Agrees to disagree

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    I am very happy with my CaseLogic. North Face look like if you're really going on expedition... way too sporty. At least for me.
     
    Gracy123, Sep 19, 2010
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    TheRocketmac Notebook Geek

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    Why no love for the TimBuk2 Commuter?
     
    TheRocketmac, Sep 20, 2010
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  5. rjbresson

    rjbresson Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a box shot and it fits my inspiron 17r snugly but its not too tight either. The main compartment is quite large and I can easily fit a weekend's worth of stuff in it along with my laptop. The only down side is how long the bag is. I'm 6' so its not bad for me, but if you're a smaller build it might look bad.
     
    rjbresson, Sep 25, 2010
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