The North Face Backpacks Are Up to 41% Off at Amazon and Zappos Just in Time for the First Day of School

Mar. 15, 2025

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The start of the school year brings excitement for new beginnings and along list of supplies— and a fresh backpack is likely at the top of yours.

We foundbest-selling The North Face backpacksup to 41 percent off at Zappos and Amazon, including a deal on my favorite one that’s lasted nearly a decade. From personal experience, I know that The North Face backpacks can withstand everything the school year throws at them and keep all of your student’s supplies safe.

Even if you’re not going to class this fall, it’s a great time to take advantage of these rare discounts and snap up a new backpack for your everyday commute or upcoming travel plans — prices start at $53.

The North Face Backpack Deals

The North Face Surge Backpack

Zappos

$139$103 at Zappos

This “roomy and functional” backpack has five zippered compartments and two external pockets, including a padded laptop sleeve, to keep all of your belongings secure and organized. Its large main section has plenty of room for notebooks, binders, and textbooks.

It also has a padded handle and shoulder straps to provide a comfortable carrying experience, even when the backpack is loaded down. With a water-repellent exterior, you won’t have to worry about soggy papers or a waterlogged laptop on rainy days.

“The backpacks take a beating and are very durable,” one shopper wrote, while another reviewer dubbed it “the perfect backpack for college.”

The North Face Router Backpack in Khaki Stone

$159$111 at Zappos

With a 40 liter capacity, the Router Backpack is a slightly larger option that’s ideal for travel or school. It boasts theAmerican Chiropractic Association’s stamp of approvalthanks to its FlexVent suspension system, which features a rounded lumbar back panel and ergonomic padded straps. With 360-degree reflectivity, it provides visibility for late night walks home from the library. It stands alone for easy packing and unpacking and has two roomy side pockets to store your water bottle.

According to shoppers, it “works for school, mountain climbing, [as a] weekend bag,” and beyond. One person said it’s “nice for quick and easy access to stuff you use all the time” with “tons of space and pockets.”

The North Face Borealis Backpack in Gardenia White

$99$87 at Zappos

This backpack from The North Face was my personal pick in high school, and it lasted me a whopping eight years before I retired it post-college graduation. Nearly 10 years later, it’s still a favorite among students for its practicality and comfort. Designed specifically for women with comfort-first foam and built-in back support, shoppers describe it as “supportive” and “super comfortable.”

If you’re on the hunt for a backpack that will last long past this school year, now is the time to shop these rarely discounted picks from The North Face.

The North Face Isabella 3.0 Backpack

Amazon

$89$62 at Amazon

The North Face Recon Backpack

$109$76 at Zappos

The North Face Jester Backpack

$75$53 at Zappos

The North Face Router Backpack in Steel Blue

The North Face Borealis Backpack in Optic Emerald

$99$69 at Zappos

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source: people.com