Fjällräven Kanken Classic Backpack vs JanSport Cool Student Backpack

The main difference between the Fjällräven Kanken Classic Backpack and the JanSport Cool Student Backpack is that the Kanken Classic Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Dirt and water resistant material ) while the Cool Student Backpack does not.

Fjällräven Kanken Classic Backpack
JanSport Cool Student Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Fjällräven JanSport
Name Kanken Classic Backpack Cool Student Backpack
Category Everyday School
Sub Category School Everyday
Capacity (L) 16L 34L
Dimensions (in) 14.9 x10.6 x 5.1 17.5 x 13 x 10
Weight (lb) 0.7 1
Fabric Vinylon F 600 Denier Polyester / Synthetic Leather
Color 30+ colors and patterns 9 colors and patterns
Warranty Fjällräven’s Limited Lifetime Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic X design shoulder straps Ergonomic S-curve shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Dirt and water resistant material
Zippers Branded 2 way zipper pulls Cord zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 3 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Spacious main compartment with seat pocket Dual main compartment with extensive storage
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and compact umbrella Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Dual top snap handle with lock button Web haul handle
Convertible Yes
Lightweight Yes Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Internal 15'' laptop sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket Pleated front stash pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Premium vegan leather bottom and trims
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Fully padded back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective logo
Gym / Sports Features Chair / Seat pad Removable seat pad

You're currently comparing the Kanken Classic Backpack by Fjällräven against the Cool Student Backpack by JanSport .


Fjällräven 's Kanken Classic Backpack is a Everyday backpack with School features while JanSport 's Cool Student Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features.

The Fjällräven Kanken Classic Backpack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 0.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14.9 x10.6 x 5.1. It's made of Vinylon F and is available in 30+ colors and patterns in comparison the JanSport Cool Student Backpack's capacity is 34L with a size of 17.5 x 13 x 10 inches. Constructed from 600 Denier Polyester / Synthetic Leather it weighs 1 pounds and is available in 9 colors and patterns .