The North Face Jester Daypack vs The North Face Surge Pack

We have the North Faces flex vent suspension system, which includes a heavily padded and mesh back panel, heavily padded, a mesh shoulder straps with ...

The grab handle on this back is excellent. Great grab one and even for my big meat mitts. I got really big hands so this grab handle is comfortable. I...

Frankly, I was a bit concerned about the comfort of the Mainpack especially with the Daypack attached (after all, it makes an already large bag gigantic). However, I’m happy to report that the design of the shoulder straps (which also feature load lifters), coupled with an excellent back panel, sternum strap, and a beefy waist belt make for a surprisingly comfortable carry, even over an extended period of time.

. PS, after I asked to see if I can even just pay for the top handle strap to be fixed customer service said they would be in touch.

I don't think it will be full, so maybe it could squish down into an overhead bin or under the seat? I definitely would like to have a carry on because unfortunately, I will have several connections and don't want to risk losing it. My only other backpack is a North Face Jester which I use for every day commuting to work. I think I would be able to fit everything if I packed wisely.

Other than that, will likely use this as my daily carry when I'm done with my trip since I liked it a lot other than these issues.

Looks good but holds only laptop and a few other things. Not big enough for books and school binders. disappointed.

the padding is more on the firmer side which i like because it doesn't seem like the padding will wear out as fast. the laptop compartment is amazing. super cushy and a generous false bottom with a bit of structure in the back panel makes me feel very confident my laptop is protected. I wish they gave just a touch more room in the tablet sleeve though

I don't believe they're Ykk I think they may be Sbs zippers and they're very smooth. It's easy to open the bag up, but they're almost too smooth, if t...

The version i have here is the all black, but you can see all the different options that they have on the company site and then moving into the materi...

As some of the other reviews mention, the backpack will not sit up because the stiff back is so tall. It leans forward and then falls over. There is only one "big" compartment and one very small half-compartment on the front, so it's not possible to stay organized with all of the little things that kids need to carry to school these days. Regarding the "big" compartment, it's not truly big

Number 16: The Laptop Compartment: I actually have to say that this is my favorite compartment or laptop compartment out of any other bag I have ever ...

Nice looking backpack just not practical for a college student. It's not big enough to pack books in addition to laptop & any other items you may need for the day. The biggest issue was this is not in any way water resistant. College students are walking on campus rain or shine didn't realize there would be no protection at all & arrive to class with paper homework wet & an English book's pages all damp too

but I mean you can kind of see like this is it's tight already. There's not really much space. Um, I think I do have a notebook in here and if you sor...

sounds like the latest full-sized pickup truck on the market! No, no, I’m referring to The North Face Jester backpack, a sleek and sturdy sidekick for any tech-savvy Urban Hiker. With its variety of compartments and well-crafted materials, not only is it ready for the commute around town, but it effortlessly carries the load for that post-work sunset trek. All without putting a cramp on your wallet

I love all the compartments, the make sense! I plan on using this for hiking and work. I take mass transit and wanted something big enough to carry everything on my back without feeling weighed down. This pack has nice weight distribution with a sternal and waist buckle. The back is well padded

They reduced some of the quality of the materials, but I think this is still a great option. We'll talk about the materials as we route run through th...

It is nice feature that they don't include in the on the Recon or Borealis. Overall would recommend this backpack for students or those who need a daily commuter work backpack, (I had one when I was an auditor in the pass). But not the greatest weekend travel backpack if that is what you are looking for you might want to get the Router.