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A 28L everyday backpack with laptop storage, water bottle pockets, and trail-to-school organization for busy outdoor families.
Product Description
The North Face Jester Select Backpack is a versatile 28-liter everyday pack designed to move easily between school, commuting, travel, and family adventures. With a padded laptop sleeve, organized front compartment, dual water bottle pockets, and quick-access bungee storage, it gives kids and adults practical places for the gear they carry every day.
The FlexVent™ suspension system combines padded shoulder straps with a padded back panel for comfortable carrying, while the stand-up design makes the backpack easier to load and unload. A spacious main compartment handles books, layers, lunch, and everyday essentials, while dedicated organization helps keep smaller items from disappearing to the bottom of the bag.
Why Parents Love It
- Versatile 28L capacity: Plenty of room for school supplies, layers, snacks, technology, and everyday essentials.
- Dedicated laptop storage: A padded sleeve accommodates laptops up to 16 inches for school, work, commuting, and travel.
- Easy everyday organization: The front compartment includes secure-zip pockets, a tablet sleeve, and a key hook for smaller essentials.
- Two water bottle pockets: Exterior pockets keep drinks easy to reach without taking up space inside the main compartment.
- Quick-access bungee storage: The front bungee system creates a convenient spot for an extra layer, hat, or other grab-and-go gear.
- Comfortable carrying system: The FlexVent™ suspension system combines padded shoulder straps and a padded back panel for everyday carrying comfort.
- Stands up for easier packing: The stand-up design helps make loading, unloading, and finding gear simpler during busy routines.
Built for Real Outdoor Use
Some of the most useful outdoor gear is the gear that makes it easier to get through the everyday routine and out the door. The Jester Select is built for school mornings, campus walks, after-school activities, road trips, park stops, weekend outings, and family travel.
The 28-liter capacity gives families room for the essentials without turning everyday packing into a puzzle. Water bottles stay accessible on the outside, smaller items have dedicated organization, and the front bungee provides a handy place to stash a layer when temperatures change. Reflective details add another practical feature for days that start early or stretch into the evening.
Things to Know
- 28-liter capacity: Designed as a versatile everyday backpack for school, commuting, travel, and daily activities.
- Fits up to a 16-inch laptop: The padded laptop sleeve measures 12.75" x 11".
- Water-resistant finish: The body fabric has a 1500 mm PU coating and non-PFC DWR finish.
- Not a waterproof backpack: The listed coatings and DWR finish add weather resistance, but this pack is not listed as waterproof.
- One-size design: The Jester Select is offered in one size with a 28L carrying capacity.
Product Details
- Brand: The North Face
- Model: Jester Select Backpack
- Style: NF0A8JDR
- Capacity: 28 liters
- Dimensions: 11" x 8.25" x 18.13"
- Average weight: 1 lb 5 oz
- Laptop sleeve: 12.75" x 11"; fits up to a 16" laptop
- Suspension: FlexVent™ suspension system
- Main storage: Spacious main compartment with padded laptop sleeve
- Front organization: Compartment with secure-zip pockets, tablet sleeve, and key hook
- Exterior storage: Two water bottle pockets and front bungee system
- Additional features: Sternum strap, reflective details, stand-up design, and raised embroidered logo
- Body material: 600D recycled polyester with 1500 mm PU coating and non-PFC DWR finish
- Boot material: 1200D recycled polyester with PU coating and non-PFC DWR finish
Why ODSS Recommends It
We like backpacks that can handle more than one part of family life. The North Face Jester Select combines useful organization, comfortable carrying, laptop storage, water bottle pockets, and a versatile 28-liter capacity in one everyday pack.
It can carry books and technology during the week, then switch to layers, snacks, water bottles, and adventure essentials when the weekend arrives. For school days, travel days, park stops, and the everyday outings that turn into family adventures, the Jester Select is an easy pack to keep by the door and ready to go.
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Country of Origin: Imported
Style No: #NF0A8JDR
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How this gear performs
Each piece is rated for protection from water, wind and performance during play
FOUNDED BY WOMEN. BUILT FOR ADVENTURE.
ODSS was started by mothers who saw firsthand how time outside builds resilient, confident kids. What began as helping outdoor schools equip students for all-weather learning grew into a bigger mission: Help families raise resilient, confident kids by making it easier for children to stay outside longer.
Testimonials
For us, the right gear from ODSS supports what we believe most about childhood. When children are able to be outside every day, in all seasons, they become tenacious, confident, and develop an authentic relationship with the land.
— RAIN OR SHINE SCHOOL
Working with Outdoor School Shop has transformed our outdoor school community. Parents love knowing their children are consistently and reliably equipped—and that nothing is forgotten or comes home covered in mud.
— RANDOLPH SCHOOL
Our students get outside in all temperatures and having the right gear makes a world of difference. @outdoorschoolshop has gear appropriate for all seasons, has a directory to search for nature schools, and layering guides to help families know how to dress children for the weather
— HEMLOCK HILL
At The Thistle and Root, I always recommend ODSS gear for anyone who believes that children grow best through nature—so dress for it.
— THISTLE & ROOT
Ordering bulk with Outdoor School Shop was just as easy and seamless as I had hoped! As we open up a new program, preparing our first group of kiddos for any weather was at the top of our priority list, and ODSS came through with insight, expertise, and the coolest, most dependable gear around! Thank you ODSS!
— SIDNEY RIDGE