The North Face Jester Backpack vs Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Jester Backpack and the Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack is that the Jester Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap) while the Rhapsody Essential Backpack does not.

The North Face Jester Backpack Front View
Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Briggs & Riley
Name Jester Backpack Rhapsody Essential Backpack
Category Mens Mens
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 27.5 15.9L
Dimensions (in) 11 x 8.25 x 18.13 5.51 x 11.02 x 15.94
Weight (lb) 1.1 1.54
Fabric 100% Polyester Lightweight micro weave nylon
Color 40+ colors and patterns Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date August 1, 2011
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $75 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Yoke built and flexible shoulder straps Adjustable padded shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Zippers Self-repairing YKK® RC zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket, and 1 zipped side pocket
Internal Compartments Multiple interior pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15" Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel Padded back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden RFID blocking security pocket
RFID Blocking RFID blocking security pocket

You're currently comparing the Jester Backpack by The North Face against the Rhapsody Essential Backpack by Briggs & Riley.


The North Face 's Jester Backpack is a Mens backpack with Everyday features while Briggs & Riley's Rhapsody Essential Backpack is a Mens backpack with Everyday features.

The The North Face Jester Backpack has a capacity of 27.5 (liters), weighs 1.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11 x 8.25 x 18.13. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 40+ colors and patterns in comparison the Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack's capacity is 15.9L with a size of 5.51 x 11.02 x 15.94 inches. Constructed from Lightweight micro weave nylon it weighs 1.54 pounds and is available in Black.