JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack vs Element Strain Backpack

The main difference between the JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack and the Element Strain Backpack is that the Digital Student Laptop Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle) while the Strain Backpack does not.

JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack Front View
Element Strain Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand JanSport Element
Name Digital Student Laptop Backpack Strain Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 38L 27L
Dimensions (in) 17.5 x 13 x 10 20 x 15 x 6
Weight (lb) 1.5 2
Fabric 600 Denier Polyester DWR recycled cotton canvas PU2 backing
Color 4 colors and patterns Off Black
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic S-Curve shoulder straps Ergonomic padded straps with 3D air mesh backing
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Easy access zippered side entry.
External Pockets Dedicated external cord storage pocket, 3 front pockets, and 2 side pockets 1 front zippered drop pocket
Internal Compartments Two large main compartments 1 internal slots organizer
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top web haul handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Removable 15" laptop sleeve fits into a dedicated laptop compartment 1 padded laptop sleeve 13" to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Easy access external tablet pocket fits up to a 10" tablet
Travel Features Base / Bottom Reinforced ripstop bottom base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel Paded back panel

You're currently comparing the Digital Student Laptop Backpack by JanSport against the Strain Backpack by Element.


JanSport 's Digital Student Laptop Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Element's Strain Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features.

The JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 38L (liters), weighs 1.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.5 x 13 x 10. It's made of 600 Denier Polyester and is available in 4 colors and patterns in comparison the Element Strain Backpack's capacity is 27L with a size of 20 x 15 x 6 inches. Constructed from DWR recycled cotton canvas PU2 backing it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Off Black.