The main difference between the Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack and the JanSport Big Student Backpack is that the Driver 8 Rolling Backpack has Loops and Attachments (D-rings) while the Big Student Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Jansport | JanSport |
Name | Driver 8 Rolling Backpack | Big Student Backpack | |
Category | Rolling | School | |
Sub Category | Travel | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 36L | 34L | |
Dimensions (in) | 21 x 14 x 10 | 17.5 x 13 x 10 | |
Weight (lb) | 5 | 1.5 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester and 420D Nylon | 100% Polyester | |
Color | 8 colors and patterns | 10+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty | JanSport Limited Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | July 16, 2020 | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Ergonomic S-Curve padded shoulder straps |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-repellent material | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 2 zipped front pockets and 1 side pockets | 3 zipped front pockets, and 1 side pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Dual large main compartment with inner pockets | Two large main compartments | |
Side Pockets | Side pocket can fit water bottle | Side pocket can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top grab handle | Web haul top handle | |
Loops and Attachments | D-rings | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded sleeve fits 15" laptop | 15" padded laptop compartment |
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | Front utility pocket with organizer and pleated front stash pocket | |
Wheels & Handle | Retractable two-stage handle and 80 mm inline skate wheels | ||
Travel Features | Stowable Straps | Tuck away shoulder straps | |
Base / Bottom | Base with skid pad | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Fully padded back panel | Fully padded back panel |
Jansport 's Driver 8 Rolling Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel features while JanSport 's Big Student Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features.
The Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack has a capacity of 36L (liters), weighs 5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 14 x 10. It's made of 600D Polyester and 420D Nylon and is available in 8 colors and patterns in comparison the JanSport Big Student Backpack 's capacity is 34L with a size of 17.5 x 13 x 10 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in 10+ colors and patterns.
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