JanSport Half Pint Mini Backpack vs Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack

The main difference between the JanSport Half Pint Mini Backpack and the Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack is that the Half Pint Mini Backpack has Lightweight (Yes) while the Driver 8 Rolling Backpack does not.

JanSport Half Pint Mini Backpack Side View
Jansport Driver 8 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand JanSport Jansport
Name Half Pint Mini Backpack Driver 8 Rolling Backpack
Category Mini Rolling
Sub Category Everyday Travel
Capacity (L) 10.2L 36L
Dimensions (in) 11.2 x 9.8 x 4.1 21 x 14 x 10
Weight (lb) 0.4 5
Fabric 600 Denier Polyester 600D Polyester and 420D Nylon
Color 15+ colors and patterns 8 colors and patterns
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 28, 2007 August 15, 2014
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket 2 zipped front pockets and 1 side pockets
Internal Compartments Dual large main compartment with inner pockets
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Web haul handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments D-rings
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded sleeve fits 15" laptop
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
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 Half Pint Mini Backpack by JanSport against the Driver 8 Rolling Backpack by Jansport .


JanSport 's Half Pint Mini Backpack is a Mini backpack with Everyday features while Jansport 's Driver 8 Rolling Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel features.

The JanSport Half Pint Mini Backpack has a capacity of 10.2L (liters), weighs 0.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.2 x 9.8 x 4.1. It's made of 600 Denier Polyester and is available in 15+ colors and patterns in comparison the Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack's capacity is 36L with a size of 21 x 14 x 10 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester and 420D Nylon it weighs 5 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.