JanSport Big Student Backpack vs JanSport West Break Backpack

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

JanSport Big Student Backpack
JanSport West Break Backpack Front View
Specs Brand JanSport JanSport
Name Big Student Backpack West Break Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 34L 28L
Dimensions (in) 17.5 x 13 x 10 17.5 x 12.5 x 6.75
Weight (lb) 1.5 1.19
Fabric 100% Polyester 600 Denier TPU
Color 10+ colors and patterns 12 Colors and patterns
Warranty JanSport Limited Lifetime Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 16, 2020
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic S-Curve padded shoulder straps Iconic straight cut 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 pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Two large main compartments Large main compartment with internal sleeve
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Web haul top handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 15" padded laptop compartment Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15″
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer and pleated front stash pocket Front organizer pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Big Student Backpack by JanSport against the West Break Backpack by JanSport.


JanSport 's Big Student Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features while JanSport's West Break Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 West Break Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 17.5 x 12.5 x 6.75 inches. Constructed from 600 Denier TPU it weighs 1.19 pounds and is available in 12 Colors and patterns.