JanSport Cool Student Backpack vs Herschel Mid Volume Classic Backpack

The main difference between the JanSport Cool Student Backpack and the Herschel Mid Volume Classic Backpack is that the Cool Student Backpack has External Pockets (3 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets) while the Mid Volume Classic Backpack does not.

JanSport Cool Student Backpack Front View
Herschel Mid Volume Classic Backpack Side View
Specs Brand JanSport Herschel
Name Cool Student Backpack Mid Volume Classic Backpack
Category School School
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 34L 18L
Dimensions (in) 17.5 x 13 x 10 15.5 x 11.25 x 5
Weight (lb) 1 1.2
Fabric 600 Denier Polyester / Synthetic Leather Ripstop Nylon
Color 9 colors and patterns 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty Herschel Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $75 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic S-curve shoulder straps Padded, contoured shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Cord zipper pulls Prusik cord zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access 1 zipped front pocket
External Pockets 3 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Dual main compartment with extensive storage
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Web haul handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Internal 15'' laptop sleeve
Organizer Pocket Pleated front stash pocket Front utility pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Premium vegan leather bottom and trims
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel Breathable air-mesh back padding

You're currently comparing the Cool Student Backpack by JanSport against the Mid Volume Classic Backpack by Herschel .


JanSport 's Cool Student Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features while Herschel 's Mid Volume Classic Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features.

The JanSport Cool Student Backpack has a capacity of 34L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.5 x 13 x 10. It's made of 600 Denier Polyester / Synthetic Leather and is available in 9 colors and patterns in comparison the Herschel Mid Volume Classic Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 15.5 x 11.25 x 5 inches. Constructed from Ripstop Nylon it weighs 1.2 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.