The North Face Jester backpack in TNF Black for a 16-inch laptop

The Jester by The North Face in TNF Black is a black backpack from the autumn-winter 2026 collection for everyday use at school, university or work, with room for books, folders, school supplies, your laptop, water bottles, a lunch box and a jacket. This season it has been improved with the help of students: it now has twin handles, stands upright on its own and has a slimmer profile, making the journey on a crowded train much more bearable.

Strengths

• FlexVent™ suspension system: flexible yoke, injection-moulded shoulder straps, padded back panel and breathable lumbar panel, certified by the American Chiropractic Association.
• Padded 16-inch laptop sleeve and a very roomy main compartment for books and folders.
• Organised front compartment: zipped pockets, tablet sleeve, key loop and room for pens and pencils.
• It stands up on its own so you can load and unload it easily, and its two woven top handles make it easier to open and better balanced to carry.
• 360-degree reflectivity and a loop for attaching a bike light.
• Front elastic cord for your jacket or helmet and two external bottle pockets.

Features

• Brand: The North Face
• Model: Jester
• Type: backpack
• Colour: TNF Black (black)
• Size: one size
• Season: autumn-winter 2026 (FW2026)
• Carry system: FlexVent™ suspension system with padded back panel, breathable lumbar panel and sternum strap
• Organisation: very roomy main compartment, padded 16-inch laptop sleeve, front compartment with zipped pockets, tablet sleeve and key loop, and 2 external bottle pockets
• Visibility: 360-degree reflectivity and bike light loop

Who it is for

For students and anyone who goes to university or work every day with a laptop, books and everything they need for a day away from home. If you get around by bike, the 360-degree reflectivity and the light loop help you stay visible, and the elastic cord holds your helmet once you arrive. TNF Black is the most understated colour and the easiest to pair with any coat.

Frequently asked questions

Does a 16-inch laptop fit?

Yes, it has a padded sleeve for a 16-inch laptop.

Is it comfortable to carry when fully loaded?

Its FlexVent™ suspension system combines a flexible yoke, injection-moulded shoulder straps, a padded back panel and a breathable lumbar panel, and it is certified by the American Chiropractic Association. It also has a sternum strap.

Is it suitable for cycling to work?

Yes: it has reflectors in strategic places for 360-degree reflectivity, a loop for attaching a bike light and a front elastic cord where you can carry your helmet.

Does it stand up on its own?

Yes, it stands upright by itself, which makes it easier to load and unload.