Customer Reviews The North Face Jester Backpack

I use it for school, it fits laptop binders and notebooks in the large pocket. The small pocket has a pens and pencil organizer. I just wish the water bottle holders were a little more elastic, it hard to squeeze a hydroflask in there when the backpack is filled.

Everything about this backpack is exactly as I hoped except the bungee cord across the back. The cord isn't strung through all of the loops (the center loops were skipped) so it is too long and doesn't look as nice as the picture. It doesn't appear as if the end pieces come off fo the cord to all an at home fix.

It seems like it's good quality but the pockets are a bit on the smaller side. It seems like there is some plastic/wax lining which will hopefully help with water. UNFORTUNATELY my back hurts with light loads which is what I bought this to prevent. I am only 18 so it's not like I have an extremely bad back in general.

I use this backpack for carrying stuff to my college classes. I wanted something that was durable and easy on my back for long walks to class and this is perfect for that. Beware if you have large binders though, I have a 3 inch for my Chemistry class and it is a tight fit. My 13 inch MacBook Pro fits great in the laptop sleeve.

I returned this product for a larger model

Great for school, and very durable. Front pocket is very small though so beware

I use this for school and its really easy to carry around! Looks great too. Spatious and great for commuting

Good quality

I loved the design of the Women's Jester backpack from the moment I saw it. It's very sleek and looks nice while still maintaining a certain simplicity. I've had it for about three weeks now, and it has proved very durable for a bag that has been used to lug heavy textbooks to and from class. The texture of the fabric is very nice as well, and during a five-or-so minute downpour that I was stuck in, the bag managed to keep all of my notes completely dry. I can't speak of the bag's use as hiking equipment yet, but I'm sure it would prove up to the task. The bag does lose points, however, for a few key reasons. First, the waterbottle pockets on either side are very tight. I'm sure this is to keep the bottle secure, but I wish that the pockets were deeper rather than so hard to access. It usually requires two hands to place the water bottle in the bag. Secondly, it's really hard to get the back to remain propped upright. I place a small folder in the laptop compartment and then three 1-inch binders in the main compartment of the bag, and although they fill the width pretty well, the bag is so deep that when I go to stand it up against my desk it falls over due to a lack of a proper base.

i love how this backpack doesn't get too bulky after you put a lot of things inside. it looks great and i know a few people that have had this same backpack for years, and it still looks and works great because it's durable.

I use this backpack for college and I can fit about 3 large sized textbooks in this backpack. The only thing I would change is the make of the straps. If they were softer and didn't have plastic on the middle then it would be a lot more comfortable to carry around your shoulders.

I really enjoy this product. I have to have a laptop for several of my classes, and this is the perfect backpack. My computer is a 15" and it fits perfectly in the laptop sleeve with my case on it. The only down side to the backpack is that the second zipper pouch only unzips halfway, so doesn't leave much room for anything. Other than that, I have no issues with this backpack and would 9/10 recommend it to someone.

Good for college in Oregon and rain. Great look

My middle school age daughter is using this for school. Good size for her. Fits schoolwork but she needs to carry her lunch in separate bag.

I am in middle school and I got this bag for the new school year. My previous backpack had painful straps, however, this backpack has cushioned straps that do not cause discomfort. It is currently very stylish and actually, will probably never go out of style. The zippers open very easily which makes it easy to grab items quickly. The only negative comment about the back pack is that it is smaller than what I expected. I would totally recommend this bag!

I use this backpack for school, and so far it has been great. Comfortable, and I like the style. The only problem I have with it is that I have had trouble getting my lunch bag past the point where the zippers end. Once I stuff it in it fits fine. My friend got the same backpack and has had no problems with it at all!

I use this product for school and it comfortably fits all my notebooks, binders and even my lunch bag. It is a bit more narrow than I was expecting but the deepness of the backpack makes up for it. The straps aren't as cushiony as I would normally prefer, but the plus side is that they're strong enough to make it feel like I'm not carrying as much as I actually am. The backpack is very supportive.

Great bag I use it for school mainly and it perfectly fits everything that I need while feeling lighter than my old backpack

only con is the stiffness and the lack of pockets

HS backpack

I use this as my school bag. So far it's working well, I really love all the hidden compartments it provides. And the overall color and style of it are just really nice.

I use this for school and it works great. I just wish there was more room in it. I love having the extra pockets inside the first small pocket (unlike the older version) but it seems like there's less room now

Very cute/good design. doesn't fit too many binders, 2 at most with other supplies. i'll definitely keep this bag, perfect for me

I use it for school and it helps me stay very organized!

I bought this to use as a backpack for my third year at university. The smaller front pocket works wonderfully for me but there is only one other pocket in it and a lot of space that is easy to go unfilled in the bottom of this larger pocket. It also is rather narrow when you also use both of the drink pockets. Overall it works, but definitely better for traveling than for books and classes.