Review on THE NORTH FACE Women'S School Jester Laptop Backpack by Christine Gillis

Before I headed off to college, I wanted to get a backpack that was practical both for carrying books around but could also be functional for travel and outdoor adventures. This backpack is perfect for all of the above. I can load up all my notebooks and still have room to cram a jacket or two in the main compartment. The small pocket on the top holds far more than you might think, and I manage to keep a hairbrush, phone, i-clicker, sunglasses, altoids, and many lipsticks in it and still have plenty of room for other odds and ends. I LOVE that it has two water bottle holders because I always carry my water bottle and my coffee travel mug with me. I have brought the backpack on several hikes and it is light enough to be comfortable after hours of exertion. Holds two blankets, my hammock, and a jacket with room to spare. Additionally, it is built from a nice, weatherproof material that keeps the inside dry if it rains (it does get a little damp in there if it's been raining a while or raining hard, but not enough to wet my notebooks). I've put it through hell the last eight months and it looks NEW – I haven't washed it once. The elastic on the outside expands to hold quite a bit. The straps are very comfortable and not too stiff. My only issue is that it tends to fall on its front when you sit it down so you have to get a bit creative with how to keep it propped up – but I just got used to it after a while and it doesn't bother me too much. I love this backpack and have a feeling it's going to be my constant companion for a long time.