JanSport Hatchet Backpack vs Jansport Mesh Pack Backpack

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

JanSport Hatchet Backpack Front View
Jansport Mesh Pack Backpack Front View.
Specs Brand JanSport Jansport
Name Hatchet Backpack Mesh Pack Backpack
Category Laptop School
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 28L 32L
Dimensions (in) 19.76 x 15.07 x 3.19 17 x 13.8 x 6.5
Weight (lb) 1.37 0.8
Fabric 600 Denier Polyester Polyester Mesh
Color 6 Colors and patterns 8+ colors and patterns
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 11, 2016
Rating 4.7 4.7
Price Under $75 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Fully padded shoulder straps 15" padded shoulder drop
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 1 zipped front pocket
Internal Compartments Internal zippered mesh pocket Internal hanging pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Web haul handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15″
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket

You're currently comparing the Hatchet Backpack by JanSport against the Mesh Pack Backpack by Jansport .


JanSport's Hatchet Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Jansport 's Mesh Pack 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 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 .