Jansport Big Campus Backpack vs JanSport Hatchet Backpack

The main difference between the Jansport Big Campus Backpack and the JanSport Hatchet Backpack is that the Big Campus Backpack has Organizer Pocket (Front utility pocket with organizer) while the Hatchet Backpack does not.

Jansport Big Campus Backpack Front View
JanSport Hatchet Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Jansport JanSport
Name Big Campus Backpack Hatchet Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Everyday
Capacity (L) 34L 28L
Dimensions (in) 17.5 x 13 x 10 19.76 x 15.07 x 3.19
Weight (lb) 1.8 1.37
Fabric 100% Polyester 600 Denier Polyester
Color 30+ colors and patterns 6 Colors and patterns
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date March 22, 2019
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic S-curve shoulder straps Fully padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top zipped access
External Pockets 3 front zipped pockets and 2 side pockets 2 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Dual main compartment with multi-pockets Internal zippered mesh pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Web haul handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated 15" padded laptop compartment Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15″
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Big Campus Backpack by Jansport against the Hatchet Backpack by JanSport.


Jansport 's Big Campus Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while JanSport's Hatchet Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 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.