'Jester' Backpack

This backpack has so much space it is insane. I hadn’t ordered a couple smaller Northface backpacks but none had the capacity I needed. When I travel with my son I only bring a backpack on board so I like having a compartment for him, a spot for my computer and chargers, and some extra pockets for easy-to-reach essentials like headphones. This is like Mary Poppin’s purse. It doesn’t look clownish, yet I fill it up with everything I need and there is space to spare. It’s sharp in the all black especially! Some of the others had very uncomfortable straps that cut in at the collar bone—these are spaced apart. I am on the taller side (5’8”) and have a long torso, so for a smaller framed person this may be a tad large.

cons: Bought this backpack because i specifically wanted something that would stand on its own but this backpack is impossible to get to stand and balance. if there is anything in the small pocket at all it will be extremely top heavy and tip over. I can't even get it to effectively lean against a table or wall as it will usually slide down and lie flat on the ground. the only way for it to stand on its own is if it is completely stuffed with things in the bottom of the large pocket, but even then it doesnt usually stay upright. the small pocket will always flop over when you open the large pocket, so if it is not completely closed it will spill everything out of it which happens often when looking for something. after using this backpack for a year the seams are starting to come apart and the rubber zipper covers have all fallen off. i have had several other backpacks before and they have all been more capable of standing on their own than this one. it seems like they designed a backpack that is actually impossible to get to stand up. pros: can fit my big laptop in the laptop compartment and large water bottles in side pockets