Jansport Big Campus Backpack vs Element Strain Backpack

The main difference between the Jansport Big Campus Backpack and the Element Strain Backpack is that the Big Campus Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle ) while the Strain Backpack does not.

Jansport Big Campus Backpack Front View
Element Strain Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Jansport Element
Name Big Campus Backpack Strain Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 34L 27L
Dimensions (in) 17.5 x 13 x 10 20 x 15 x 6
Weight (lb) 1.8 2
Fabric 100% Polyester DWR recycled cotton canvas PU2 backing
Color 30+ colors and patterns Off Black
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date March 22, 2019
Rating 4.8
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic S-curve shoulder straps Ergonomic padded straps with 3D air mesh backing
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Easy access zippered side entry.
External Pockets 3 front zipped pockets and 2 side pockets 1 front zippered drop pocket
Internal Compartments Dual main compartment with multi-pockets 1 internal slots organizer
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Web haul handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated 15" padded laptop compartment 1 padded laptop sleeve 13" to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Base / Bottom Reinforced ripstop bottom base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel Paded back panel

You're currently comparing the Big Campus Backpack by Jansport against the Strain Backpack by Element.


Jansport 's Big Campus Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Element's Strain Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features.

The Jansport Big Campus Backpack has a capacity of 34L (liters), weighs 1.8 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.5 x 13 x 10. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 30+ colors and patterns in comparison the Element Strain Backpack's capacity is 27L with a size of 20 x 15 x 6 inches. Constructed from DWR recycled cotton canvas PU2 backing it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Off Black.