High Sierra Fatboy Backpack vs JanSport Big Student Backpack

The main difference between the High Sierra Fatboy Backpack and the JanSport Big Student Backpack is that the Fatboy Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Front attachment clip) while the Big Student Backpack does not.

High Sierra Fatboy Backpack Side View
JanSport Big Student Backpack
Specs Brand High Sierra JanSport
Name Fatboy Backpack Big Student Backpack
Category School School
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 34L
Dimensions (in) 19.5 x 13 x 7 17.5 x 13 x 10
Weight (lb) 1.3 1.5
Fabric 600D and Mini-hexagon Duralite Fabric 100% Polyester
Color 10+ colors and patterns 10+ colors and patterns
Warranty High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty JanSport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 16, 2020
Rating 4.6 4.8
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped mesh padded shoulder straps Ergonomic S-Curve padded shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant coating Water-repellent material
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 3 zipped front pockets, and 1 side pocket
Internal Compartments Two large main compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Heavy-duty webbing grab handle Web haul top handle
Loops and Attachments Front attachment clip
USB Charger Front accessory pocket with USB port and internal cord pouch
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 15" padded laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Designated tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Premium organizer with multiple pockets and key fob Front utility pocket with organizer and pleated front stash pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Primary padded back panel Fully padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Fatboy Backpack by High Sierra against the Big Student Backpack by JanSport .


High Sierra 's Fatboy Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features while JanSport 's Big Student Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features.

The High Sierra Fatboy Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.5 x 13 x 7. It's made of 600D and Mini-hexagon Duralite Fabric and is available in 10+ colors and patterns in comparison the JanSport Big Student Backpack 's capacity is 34L with a size of 17.5 x 13 x 10 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in 10+ colors and patterns.