Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack vs Samsonite Wheeled Backpack

The main difference between the Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack and the Samsonite Wheeled Backpack is that the Driver 8 Rolling Backpack has Internal Compartments (Dual large main compartment with inner pockets) while the Wheeled Backpack does not.

Jansport Driver 8 Backpack Front View
Samsonite Wheeled Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Jansport Samsonite
Name Driver 8 Rolling Backpack Wheeled Backpack
Category Rolling Rolling
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 36L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 14 x 10 19 x 10 x 13
Weight (lb) 5 4.0
Fabric 600D Polyester and 420D Nylon Nylon
Color 8 colors and patterns Black/Bordeaux
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Comfortable shoulder straps
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 1 side pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Dual large main compartment with inner pockets
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments D-rings
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded sleeve fits 15" laptop Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 17"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Organizational pocket
Wheels & Handle Retractable two-stage handle and 80 mm inline skate wheels Ice-pick pull handle and in-line 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 Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Driver 8 Rolling Backpack by Jansport against the Wheeled Backpack by Samsonite .


Jansport 's Driver 8 Rolling Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel features while Samsonite 's Wheeled Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel 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 Samsonite Wheeled Backpack's capacity is with a size of 19 x 10 x 13 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 4.0 pounds and is available in Black/Bordeaux.