My Top Three JanSport Backpacks

When it comes to backpacks for either the campus or the trail, JanSport has some great and quite cost effective packs. JanSport Backpacks are tough enough to stand up to the abuse students can dish out and work great for daypacks or weekend overnight bags.

1. Jansport Superbreak Backpack

   
   This bag has been around for a long time and there is a great reason for that. It is one tough and highly durable backpack. I'm not sure which is tougher duty for a pack, being used to scale mountains or being dragged to school on the bus each day and overstuffed with text books. Actually, the abuse that students heap upon their bags far exceeds how any climber would treat their gear. The great thing is that the Jansport Superbreak can take the abuse and actually survive more than a single school year.

   Simple and practical, the large main compartment can easily contain plenty of books making it perfect for grade school, high school or even college students. A convenient front pocket delivers easy access to your cell phone, wallet or pens and pencils, while the padded shoulder straps and back panel provide comfort for lengthy hikes across campus or over a mountain trail. Plus you can find these for less than $30.00!

2. The Jansport Big Student Backpack

   
   Coming in at about $40.00, the Big Student Backpack is an oversized version of JanSport's SuperBreak backpack, our number 1 pack, the JanSport Big Student Backpack takes storage to the extreme. If you've got a ton of books to haul around, this is the backpack you need. It's got the space to carry those massive chemistry, history, biology and law books. It also offers plenty of room for snack food, gym clothes, and all assorted pens, pencils, and markers. It's even equipped with an audio electronics sleeve and a quick-find cell phone pocket. The S-curve shape of the shoulder straps matches the contours of the body and the back panel is fully cushioned, providing comfort for the long trip across campus while lugging those heavy textbooks.

3. JanSport Catamount Outdoor Lifestyle Series Daypack

   

   With a price of about $60.00, the JanSport Catamount Daypack can easily do double duty for your books and your hikes. With perforated shoulder straps for easy carry and the two large main compartments make for versatile storage. The front utility pocket with organizer keeps those essentials handy and it includes a versatile sleeve designed to fit a 3L hydration sleeve or a 15'' laptop. Plus it's got the features you'd expect with a fully padded back panel, an easy access V-loft pocket, a handy front stash pocket, a pair of side water bottle pockets. It's even got reflective details for improved nighttime visibility, important when the sun goes down before your last class ends. If you've got a smaller set of books to lug around and need something for weekends in the woods, the Jansport Catamount Daypack could be perfect.