JanSport Big Student Backpack vs Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack

The main difference between the JanSport Big Student Backpack and the Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack is that the Big Student Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-repellent material) while the Driver 8 Rolling Backpack does not.

JanSport Big Student Backpack
Jansport Driver 8 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand JanSport Jansport
Name Big Student Backpack Driver 8 Rolling Backpack
Category School Rolling
Sub Category Everyday Travel
Capacity (L) 34L 36L
Dimensions (in) 17.5 x 13 x 10 21 x 14 x 10
Weight (lb) 1.5 5
Fabric 100% Polyester 600D Polyester and 420D Nylon
Color 10+ colors and patterns 8 colors and patterns
Warranty JanSport Limited Lifetime Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 16, 2020 August 15, 2014
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic S-Curve padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent material
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 3 zipped front pockets, and 1 side pocket 2 zipped front pockets and 1 side pockets
Internal Compartments Two large main compartments Dual large main compartment with inner pockets
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Web haul top handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments D-rings
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 15" padded laptop compartment Padded sleeve fits 15" laptop
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer and pleated front stash pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Wheels & Handle Retractable two-stage handle and 80 mm inline skate wheels
Travel Features Stowable Straps Tuck away shoulder straps
Base / Bottom Base with skid pad
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel Fully padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Big Student Backpack by JanSport against the Driver 8 Rolling Backpack by Jansport .


JanSport 's Big Student Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features while Jansport 's Driver 8 Rolling Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel features.

The JanSport Big Student Backpack has a capacity of 34L (liters), weighs 1.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.5 x 13 x 10. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 10+ colors and patterns in comparison the Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack's capacity is 36L with a size of 21 x 14 x 10 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester and 420D Nylon it weighs 5 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.