JanSport Cool Student Backpack vs Vans Old Skool Backpack

The main difference between the JanSport Cool Student Backpack and the Vans Old Skool Backpack is that the Cool Student Backpack has Lightweight (Yes) while the Old Skool Backpack does not.

JanSport Cool Student Backpack Front View
Vans Old Skool Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand JanSport Vans
Name Cool Student Backpack Old Skool Backpack
Category School School
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 34L 22L
Dimensions (in) 17.5 x 13 x 10 16 x 5 x 14
Weight (lb) 1 14
Fabric 600 Denier Polyester / Synthetic Leather 100% recycled polyester
Color 9 colors and patterns White
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic S-curve shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Cord zipper pulls Nylon
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zip access
External Pockets 3 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 1 front zip pocket, 2 side slip-in pockets
Internal Compartments Dual main compartment with extensive storage Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Web haul handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Internal 15'' laptop sleeve Unpadded
Organizer Pocket Pleated front stash pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Premium vegan leather bottom and trims
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Cool Student Backpack by JanSport against the Old Skool Backpack by Vans .


JanSport 's Cool Student Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features while Vans 's Old Skool 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 Vans Old Skool Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 16 x 5 x 14 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled polyester it weighs 14 pounds and is available in White.