Hurley Surge II Backpack vs Briggs & Riley Work Large Cargo Backpack

The main difference between the Hurley Surge II Backpack and the Briggs & Riley Work Large Cargo Backpack is that the Surge II Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap) while the Work Large Cargo Backpack does not.

Hurley Surge II Backpack Front View
Briggs & Riley Work Large Cargo Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Hurley Briggs & Riley
Name Surge II Backpack Work Large Cargo Backpack
Category Mens Mens
Sub Category Laptop Laptop
Capacity (L) 33L
Dimensions (in) 20.35 x 15.59 x 3.58 8 x 15 x 19
Weight (lb) 1.7 3.08
Fabric Polyester Ballistic Nylon
Color Black 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty Hurley 1 Year Warranty Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee
Rating 5.0 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $400
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Zippers Self-repairing YKK® RC zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 3 Front and 2 side zipped pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment with multiple pocket organizer Multiple interior pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Leather carry handles
Loops and Attachments Leather ID tag
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 17" Padded laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve Padded tablet slip pocket
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with organizer Front organizer panel
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage sleeve
Base / Bottom Water-resistant coated bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Mesh padded back panel Aerated mesh back padding
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zippers pulls
RFID Blocking RFID blocking pocket

You're currently comparing the Surge II Backpack by Hurley against the Work Large Cargo Backpack by Briggs & Riley.


Hurley 's Surge II Backpack is a Mens backpack with Laptop features while Briggs & Riley's Work Large Cargo Backpack is a Mens backpack with Laptop features.

The Hurley Surge II Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 20.35 x 15.59 x 3.58. It's made of Polyester and is available in Black in comparison the Briggs & Riley Work Large Cargo Backpack's capacity is 33L with a size of 8 x 15 x 19 inches. Constructed from Ballistic Nylon it weighs 3.08 pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.