Columbia Unisex Trek 18L Backpack vs JanSport Hatchet Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Trek 18L Backpack and the JanSport Hatchet Backpack is that the Unisex Trek 18L Backpack has Lightweight (Yes) while the Hatchet Backpack does not.

Columbia Unisex Trek 18L Backpack Front View
JanSport Hatchet Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia JanSport
Name Unisex Trek 18L Backpack Hatchet Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 18L 28L
Dimensions (in) 5.13 x 10.6 x 15.75 19.76 x 15.07 x 3.19
Weight (lb) 1.37
Fabric 100% Polyester 600 Denier Polyester
Color 2 Colors and patterns 6 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Fully padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 1 side pocket 2 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal zippered mesh pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15″

You're currently comparing the Unisex Trek 18L Backpack by Columbia against the Hatchet Backpack by JanSport.


Columbia's Unisex Trek 18L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while JanSport's Hatchet Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.

The Columbia Unisex Trek 18L Backpack has a capacity of 18L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 5.13 x 10.6 x 15.75. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 2 Colors and patterns in comparison the JanSport Hatchet Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19.76 x 15.07 x 3.19 inches. Constructed from 600 Denier Polyester it weighs 1.37 pounds and is available in 6 Colors and patterns.