JanSport Cool Student Backpack vs Vans Old Skool III Backpack

The main difference between the JanSport Cool Student Backpack and the Vans Old Skool III Backpack is that the Cool Student Backpack has Zippers (Cord zipper pulls) while the Old Skool III Backpack does not.

JanSport Cool Student Backpack Front View
Vans Old Skool III Backpack
Specs Brand JanSport Vans
Name Cool Student Backpack Old Skool III Backpack
Category School School
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 34L 22L
Dimensions (in) 17.5 x 13 x 10 12.6 x 4.72 x 16.54
Weight (lb) 1 0.5
Fabric 600 Denier Polyester / Synthetic Leather 100% Polyester
Color 9 colors and patterns 8 colors and patterns
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty Vans 30 Days Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $75 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic S-curve shoulder straps Straight-cut padded shoulder straps
Zippers Cord zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 3 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket
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 Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Pleated front stash pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Base / Bottom Premium vegan leather bottom and trims
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel

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


JanSport 's Cool Student Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features while Vans 's Old Skool III 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 III Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 12.6 x 4.72 x 16.54 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 0.5 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns .