High Sierra Fatboy Backpack vs Vans Old Skool Checkerboard Backpack

The main difference between the High Sierra Fatboy Backpack and the Vans Old Skool Checkerboard Backpack is that the Fatboy Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant coating ) while the Old Skool Checkerboard Backpack does not.

High Sierra Fatboy Backpack Side View
Vans Old Skool Checkerboard Backpack Front View
Specs Brand High Sierra Vans
Name Fatboy Backpack Old Skool Checkerboard Backpack
Category School School
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 22L
Dimensions (in) 19.5 x 13 x 7 16.5 x 12.75 x 4.75
Weight (lb) 1.3 0.5
Fabric 600D and Mini-hexagon Duralite Fabric 100% Polyester
Color 10+ colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty Vans 30 Days Warranty
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped mesh padded shoulder straps Straight-cut padded shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant coating
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket
Internal Compartments Large main compartment with interior sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Heavy-duty webbing grab handle Haul handle
Loops and Attachments Front attachment clip
USB Charger Front accessory pocket with USB port and internal cord pouch
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Designated tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Premium organizer with multiple pockets and key fob Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Primary padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Fatboy Backpack by High Sierra against the Old Skool Checkerboard Backpack by Vans .


High Sierra 's Fatboy Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features while Vans 's Old Skool Checkerboard 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 Vans Old Skool Checkerboard Backpack 's capacity is 22L with a size of 16.5 x 12.75 x 4.75 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 0.5 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.