Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack vs Jansport Mesh Pack Backpack

The main difference between the Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack and the Jansport Mesh Pack Backpack is that the Driver 8 Rolling Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pocket can fit water bottle ) while the Mesh Pack Backpack does not.

Jansport Driver 8 Backpack Front View
Jansport Mesh Pack Backpack Front View.
Specs Brand Jansport Jansport
Name Driver 8 Rolling Backpack Mesh Pack Backpack
Category Rolling School
Sub Category Travel Everyday
Capacity (L) 36L 32L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 14 x 10 17 x 13.8 x 6.5
Weight (lb) 5 0.8
Fabric 600D Polyester and 420D Nylon Polyester Mesh
Color 8 colors and patterns 8+ colors and patterns
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 July 11, 2016
Rating 4.7 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps 15" padded shoulder drop
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 1 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket
Internal Compartments Dual large main compartment with inner pockets Internal hanging pocket
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Padded top grab handle Web haul handle
Loops and Attachments D-rings
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded sleeve fits 15" laptop
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility 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

You're currently comparing the Driver 8 Rolling Backpack by Jansport against the Mesh Pack Backpack by Jansport .


Jansport 's Driver 8 Rolling Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel features while Jansport 's Mesh Pack 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 Mesh Pack Backpack's capacity is 32L with a size of 17 x 13.8 x 6.5 inches. Constructed from Polyester Mesh it weighs 0.8 pounds and is available in 8+ colors and patterns .