JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack vs JanSport Hatchet Backpack

The main difference between the JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack and the JanSport Hatchet Backpack is that the Digital Student Laptop Backpack has Tablet Sleeve (Easy access external tablet pocket fits up to a 10" tablet) while the Hatchet Backpack does not.

JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack Front View
JanSport Hatchet Backpack Front View
Specs Brand JanSport JanSport
Name Digital Student Laptop Backpack Hatchet Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Everyday
Capacity (L) 38L 28L
Dimensions (in) 17.5 x 13 x 10 19.76 x 15.07 x 3.19
Weight (lb) 1.5 1.37
Fabric 600 Denier Polyester 600 Denier Polyester
Color 4 colors and patterns 6 Colors and patterns
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic S-Curve shoulder straps Fully padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top zipped access
External Pockets Dedicated external cord storage pocket, 3 front pockets, and 2 side pockets 2 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Two large main compartments Internal zippered mesh pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top web haul handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Removable 15" laptop sleeve fits into a dedicated laptop compartment Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15″
Tablet Sleeve Easy access external tablet pocket fits up to a 10" tablet
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel

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


JanSport 's Digital Student Laptop Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while JanSport's Hatchet Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 JanSport Hatchet Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19.76 x 15.07 x 3.19 inches. Constructed from 600 Denier Polyester it weighs 1.37 pounds and is available in 6 Colors and patterns.