JanSport Hatchet Backpack vs Samsonite Solutions Bucket Backpack

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

JanSport Hatchet Backpack Front View
Samsonite Solutions Bucket Backpack Front View
Specs Brand JanSport Samsonite
Name Hatchet Backpack Solutions Bucket Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 19.76 x 15.07 x 3.19 12.6 x 16.14 x 5.91
Weight (lb) 1.37 1.2
Fabric 600 Denier Polyester Nylon
Color 6 Colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Fully padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Zippers Gold tone zipper
Main Compartment Access Top zipped access Top zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal zippered mesh pocket Main compartment has gusseted pocket for laptop or files
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15″ Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve SmartSleeve

You're currently comparing the Hatchet Backpack by JanSport against the Solutions Bucket Backpack by Samsonite.


JanSport's Hatchet Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Samsonite's Solutions Bucket Backpack is a Laptop 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 Samsonite Solutions Bucket Backpack's capacity is with a size of 12.6 x 16.14 x 5.91 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 1.2 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.