Best backpack for college?

<p>I'm leaning towards buying a North Face backpack because of its durability, and it also looks nice and simple. However, I'm not sure which type would be best. I'm looking for a backpack that has a good amount of space (enough for a laptop and a couple notebooks or something) but is also not too bulky. I would prefer to not look like a turtle walking around campus. Waterproof would be a plus. So which North Face woman's backpack do you guys think would be best? Or, is there any suggestions for another type of backpack that has what I'm looking for?</p>

<p>I’m more of a style over function type if gal so I have a VS Pink bag, but this might help you.
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<p>I still have my black North Face Jester that I bought during my freshman year of high school. They don’t sell that model anymore, but the [Jester</a> II](<a href=“http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/equipment-daypacks/women-39-s-jester-ii.html]Jester”>http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/equipment-daypacks/women-39-s-jester-ii.html) is still pretty small and has a laptop sleeve now. It’ll definitely carry everything you need for a reasonable price. (although for some reason, the Jester II doesn’t come in black)</p>

<p>Mine is north face. It’s wonderful except that it doesn’t have a place for a water bottle on the side. Other than that, it’s perfect.</p>

<p>Yours doesn’t have one? Bummer. :(</p>

<p>Mine has 1 on each side…</p>