JanSport West Break Backpack vs Columbia Unisex Trek 18L Backpack

The main difference between the JanSport West Break Backpack and the Columbia Unisex Trek 18L Backpack is that the West Break Backpack has Internal Compartments (Large main compartment with internal sleeve) while the Unisex Trek 18L Backpack does not.

JanSport West Break Backpack Front View
Columbia Unisex Trek 18L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand JanSport Columbia
Name West Break Backpack Unisex Trek 18L Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 28L 18L
Dimensions (in) 17.5 x 12.5 x 6.75 5.13 x 10.6 x 15.75
Weight (lb) 1.19
Fabric 600 Denier TPU 100% Polyester
Color 12 Colors and patterns 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $75 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Iconic straight cut padded shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 1 side pocket
Internal Compartments Large main compartment with internal sleeve
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″ Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket

You're currently comparing the West Break Backpack by JanSport against the Unisex Trek 18L Backpack by Columbia.


JanSport's West Break Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Columbia's Unisex Trek 18L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.

The JanSport West Break Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 1.19 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.5 x 12.5 x 6.75. It's made of 600 Denier TPU and is available in 12 Colors and patterns in comparison the Columbia Unisex Trek 18L Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 5.13 x 10.6 x 15.75 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.