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Swissgear Synergy vs. North Face surge?

• Hi guys! I'm looking into buying a new backpack for uni, and I'm inbetween the North Face Surge and Swissgear Synergy. I've been trying to buy the Synergy for ages, however a lot of places charge $40 for shipping to Australia. It'd be much cheaper to buy a North Face surge but I'm not too sure if that's the right choice. Has anyone had experience with both backpacks, and which would they prefer?

• Answer:

  I am very familiar with Swissgear backpacks. They are VERY good. Quality made and will protect your electronic goods as well as your other school textbooks (if you are in college). I personally own the North Face Surge (women's version) and it is the best backpack hands down in my opinion. However, IF you are specifically looking for a pack that will protect your laptop and gear to its optimum, I would choose the Swissgear. I do not bring my laptop on campus because my college have very good computer labs for students to use.