JanSport Hatchet Backpack vs JanSport City View Backpack

The main difference between the JanSport Hatchet Backpack and the JanSport City View Backpack is that the Hatchet Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap) while the City View Backpack does not.

JanSport Hatchet Backpack Front View
JanSport City View Backpack Front View
Specs Brand JanSport JanSport
Name Hatchet Backpack City View Backpack
Category Laptop School
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 28L 31L
Dimensions (in) 19.76 x 15.07 x 3.19 18 x 13 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 1.37 1
Fabric 600 Denier Polyester Recycled 600 Denier Polyester, Vegan Leather
Color 6 Colors and patterns 8 colors and patterns
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date June 7, 2018
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $75 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Fully padded shoulder straps Straight-cut, padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Main Compartment Access Top zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 2 zipped front pockets
Internal Compartments Internal zippered mesh pocket Large main compartment with internal sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15″ Laptop sleeve fits up to 15″
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Base / Bottom Vegan leather bottom

You're currently comparing the Hatchet Backpack by JanSport against the City View Backpack by JanSport .


JanSport's Hatchet Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while JanSport 's City View Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features.

The JanSport Hatchet Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 1.37 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.76 x 15.07 x 3.19. It's made of 600 Denier Polyester and is available in 6 Colors and patterns in comparison the JanSport City View Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 18 x 13 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from Recycled 600 Denier Polyester, Vegan Leather it weighs 1 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.