The North Face Jester Crossbody Bag
Product Information, Not A Review
Quick Specs
What Stands Out
What To Check
The Jester Crossbody is a small bag from The North Face's Jester family: 2.3 liters on one adjustable strap. It is one of Amazon's top sellers in Men's Cross-Body Sling Bags, and it does one job well, which is getting the stuff out of your pockets.
Think of the day at the ballpark or the theme park where you are carrying your own phone and wallet plus the sunscreen and fruit snacks nobody else wanted to hold. That is the load this bag is built for.
The Numbers That Matter
2.3 liters. Phone, wallet, keys, sunglasses and a couple of snacks. No tablet, no water bottle.
27 to 50 inch strap. That range is what lets it ride at the waist, across the chest or on a shoulder.
5 oz and 600D recycled polyester. Light, with a durable water-repellent finish that helps in wet weather. It is not a waterproof bag, so keep that in mind on the boat.
| Spec | What it decides |
|---|---|
| 2.3 L | Pocket items and snacks only |
| 27 to 50 in strap | Waist, crossbody or shoulder carry |
| 5 oz | Light enough to wear all day |
| DWR finish | Handles light rain, not a dunk |
Who It Is For
The dad who wants his pockets empty and his hands free for a day out with the kids, without the bulk of a pack. If you need room for a small tablet and a bottle, step up to the North Face Borealis Sling or the Osprey Daylite Sling. For a bigger waist pack, see the Eberlestock Bando Bag.
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The Short Version
The small grab bag: phone, wallet, keys and a couple of kid snacks, worn however the day calls for. I would point a dad at this for ballgames, theme parks and the fishing dock, where a backpack is overkill. Anything bigger than a snack pack needs a different bag.
MIKE MANNING
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