JanSport City View Backpack vs Fjällräven Kanken Classic Backpack

The main difference between the JanSport City View Backpack and the Fjällräven Kanken Classic Backpack is that the City View Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Laptop sleeve fits up to 15″ ) while the Kanken Classic Backpack does not.

JanSport City View Backpack Front View
Fjällräven Kanken Classic Backpack
Specs Brand JanSport Fjällräven
Name City View Backpack Kanken Classic Backpack
Category School Everyday
Sub Category Everyday School
Capacity (L) 31L 16L
Dimensions (in) 18 x 13 x 8.5 14.9 x10.6 x 5.1
Weight (lb) 1 0.7
Fabric Recycled 600 Denier Polyester, Vegan Leather Vinylon F
Color 8 colors and patterns 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty Fjällräven’s Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date June 7, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight-cut, padded shoulder straps Ergonomic X design shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Dirt and water resistant material
Zippers Branded 2 way zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment with internal sleeve Spacious main compartment with seat pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and compact umbrella
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Dual top snap handle with lock button
Convertible Yes
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits up to 15″
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Vegan leather bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective logo
Gym / Sports Features Chair / Seat pad Removable seat pad

You're currently comparing the City View Backpack by JanSport against the Kanken Classic Backpack by Fjällräven .


JanSport 's City View Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features while Fjällräven 's Kanken Classic Backpack is a Everyday backpack with School features.

The JanSport City View Backpack has a capacity of 31L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18 x 13 x 8.5. It's made of Recycled 600 Denier Polyester, Vegan Leather and is available in 8 colors and patterns in comparison the Fjällräven Kanken Classic Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 14.9 x10.6 x 5.1 inches. Constructed from Vinylon F it weighs 0.7 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .