The North Face Women's Jester is a 27 liter daypack with a padded sleeve for a 16 inch laptop. It suits school, college and work carry, and it stands up on its own when you set it down. The American Chiropractic Association endorses its women-specific FlexVent suspension system The North Face.
Jester at a glance
27liters
Volume
UP TO
16inches
Laptop sleeve
1lb 8 oz
Weight
11'' x 6.75'' x 17.25''
Dimensions
The North Face lists these specs on its Women's Jester Backpack 27L page, style NF0A3VXG The North Face.
Volume
27 liters (1,648 cubic inches)
Laptop sleeve
Up to 16 inches, 12.75'' x 11''
Weight
1 lb 8 oz (680 g) average
Dimensions
11'' x 6.75'' x 17.25''
Style
NF0A3VXG
Sizes
One size
Suspension
Women-specific FlexVent, endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association
Solid and print fabric
600D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish
Heather fabric
300D heathered recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish
Trims
Recycled plastic
Water resistance
DWR, water repellent
Water bottle pockets
Two
Front compartment
Secure-zip pockets, tablet sleeve, key clip
Extra carry
Front bungee system, sternum strap, reflective details
How many liters is the North Face Jester backpack?
The Women's Jester holds 27 liters, which The North Face also lists as 1,648 cubic inches The North Face. The unisex Jester is the bigger one at 28 liters, or 1,709 cubic inches The North Face. That is one liter of difference between the two.
How big is the North Face Jester backpack?
The North Face lists the Women's Jester at 11'' x 6.75'' x 17.25'' The North Face. In centimetres that is 27.9 x 17.1 x 43.8. The pack comes in one size. The Jester 28L is taller and deeper at 11'' x 8.25'' x 18.13'' The North Face.
Does the North Face Jester fit a 16 inch laptop?
Yes, The North Face lists a padded sleeve for laptops up to 16 inches The North Face. The sleeve itself measures 12.75'' x 11'', or 32.4 cm x 27.9 cm. Measure the footprint of your own laptop against those two numbers before you order.
Women's Jester or the Jester 28L?
Pick the Women's Jester 27L for a women-specific yoke and shoulder straps in a slimmer body. Pick the Jester 28L for one more liter of room, a wider body and the same 16 inch laptop sleeve The North Face.
The North Face lists a DWR finish, which means water repellent and not waterproof. The finish helps the fabric shed light rain. In heavy rain, put a liner or a dry bag around anything that must stay dry The North Face.
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The laptop sleeve measures 12.75'' x 11'' and takes a laptop up to 16 inches. A 16 inch screen is the top of that range. Check the width and depth of your own machine first The North Face.
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The North Face lists this pack in one size with a women-specific FlexVent system. The yoke and shoulder straps are shaped for a woman's frame. The Jester 28L is the wider shape in the same family The North FaceThe North Face.
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The North Face says to spot clean bags and not to put them in a washing machine. Plan on a damp cloth, mild soap and cool water. The brand also says not to submerge a bag in water product care.
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The Limited Lifetime Warranty covers manufacturing defects, not wear and tear. Rips, tears, burns, holes and stains from use sit outside it. Keep your proof of purchase, because a claim may need it warranty.
How the Jester compares
North Face Jester vs Borealis
Both hold 27 liters and both take a 16 inch laptop, so weight and fabric split them. The Women's Jester is the lighter pack at 680 g. The Women's Borealis adds ripstop fabric, side bungee cords and bottom compression The North Face.
External bungee compression with clips, side bungee cords, bottom compression
Suspension
Women-specific FlexVent
Women-specific FlexVent
Style
NF0A3VXG
NF0A52SI
The Jester is 250 g lighter than the Borealis, about 27 percent less, by our maths. The Borealis is the taller and narrower of the two.
North Face Jester vs Vault
The Jester takes a 16 inch laptop and the Women's Vault takes up to 15 inches. Laptop size decides this one. The Vault holds 26 liters, sits wider through the body and adds daisy-chain webbing and two grab handles on top The North Face.
The two share the same shell, the same 27 liters and the same 680 g weight. The Luxe adds metallic details: The North Face lists a premium metallic embroidered logo and metallic zipper pulls The North Face.
No, The North Face lists the Jester as water repellent, not waterproof The North Face. The spec sheet names a non-PFC durable water-repellent finish, shortened to non-PFC DWR. That finish sits on the outside of the fabric and makes water bead up and run off.
Non-PFC means the finish is made without the fluorinated chemicals the industry is moving away from. The solid and print colors use 600D recycled polyester, and the heather colors use 300D heathered recycled polyester. Both carry the same non-PFC DWR finish.
Tip
Water gets in at the zips and the seams. Put anything that must stay dry inside a bag of its own.
Is the Jester good for school and college?
The North Face aims it there. The brand describes a main compartment that holds books and binders for a day on campus The North Face. A front compartment keeps the small items in order.
That front compartment holds secure-zip pockets, a tablet sleeve and a clip for keys. The laptop rides in its own padded sleeve behind it. Two water bottle pockets sit on the sides, and a front bungee system takes a jacket on the outside.
The pack also stands up completely unsupported, which The North Face lists as a feature. A pack that holds its shape is easier to load at a desk or a locker. Reflective details and a sternum strap round out the list.
What the FlexVent back system does
FlexVent is the part the American Chiropractic Association endorses. The North Face describes a flexible yoke, a padded back panel and a highly breathable lumbar panel The North Face. The yoke is built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps.
On this pack the system is women-specific, so the yoke and straps follow a woman's shoulder line. The same FlexVent family appears on the Jester 28L, the Borealis and the Vault The North Face.
The North Face's own fit guide says to wear both straps at all times fit guide. One-strap carry puts your spine out of balance.
Is the Jester for men or women?
Both, under two names. The North Face lists the Women's Jester 27L in women's backpacks, with a women-specific FlexVent system The North Face. It lists the Jester 28L in men's backpacks, with the standard FlexVent system The North Face.
The two packs share the laptop sleeve size, the fabric and the chiropractic endorsement. The body shape and the yoke are what change. There is also a Youth Court Jester at 24.6 liters and 410 g for younger wearers The North Face.
Loosen both shoulder straps and unclip the sternum strap before you load the pack.
Put the heaviest items in the main compartment, flush against the back panel.
Pack soft items around them so nothing shifts as you walk.
Slide the laptop into its padded sleeve, screen side towards your back.
Put the tablet in the tablet sleeve and keys on the key clip.
Load pens and cables into the secure-zip pockets in the front compartment.
Drop a bottle into each side pocket.
Hook a jacket under the front bungee system.
Lift the pack onto both shoulders, then pull the shoulder straps down and back.
Fasten the sternum strap across your chest so the straps sit closer in.
The packing guide explains why step 2 matters. Heavy items close to your back keep the load balanced instead of top-heavy packing guide.
Care and quick fixes from the manual
How to wash a North Face Jester backpack
The North Face says to spot clean a backpack rather than wash it product care.
Empty every pocket and shake the loose dirt out.
Wipe the outside with a damp cloth.
Work mild soap into any marks that stay.
Rinse the soap away with cool water.
Leave the pack to air dry.
Before you start
The North Face says never to machine wash a bag, tumble dry it or submerge it in water product care.
How to dry it
Air dry the pack and keep it out of direct sun product care. Open every zip first so air reaches inside. A machine dryer is outside the care guidance, and heat is what damages the water-repellent finish.
If a zipper or seam fails
The North Face covers products that fail from a manufacturing defect under its Limited Lifetime Warranty warranty.
Photograph the damaged part.
Fill in the online warranty claim form with those photos ready.
Wait for the warranty team, which The North Face says answers in 5 to 7 business days.
Have proof of purchase to hand, because a claim may need it.
Send the item in if the claim is approved, then a repair, replacement or gift card follows.
The warranty runs for the original owner, for the reasonably expected lifetime of the product warranty. Damage from accidents, improper care or normal wear sits outside it.
Jester FAQ
Does the Jester come in different sizes?
The Women's Jester 27L comes in one size The North Face. The family gives you the size choice instead. The Jester 28L is bigger, and the Youth Court Jester is 24.6 liters The North Face.
Is the Jester made from recycled material?
Yes, the shell is recycled polyester and the trims are recycled plastic The North Face. Solid and print colors use 600D recycled polyester. Heather colors use 300D heathered recycled polyester.
Does the Jester have a tablet sleeve as well as a laptop sleeve?
Yes, both. The padded laptop sleeve takes a laptop up to 16 inches, and the front compartment holds a separate tablet sleeve The North Face.
How much does the Jester weigh?
The North Face lists an average weight of 1 lb 8 oz, which is 680 g The North Face. That is 250 g under the Women's Borealis at the same 27 liters, by our maths.
How much is the North Face Jester backpack?
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The verdict
4/4 PASS
No. 010 · The North Face Jester Backpack
Everyday carry for school, work and travel.
The Women's Jester 27L suits a student or a commuter who carries a laptop up to 16 inches every day. The North Face pairs 27 liters and a 680 g shell with a front compartment and two bottle pockets. The American Chiropractic Association endorses its women-specific FlexVent back system. The non-PFC DWR finish handles light rain, so pack a liner for a downpour.
4/4 PASS
