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Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Laptop Backpack
Last Updated: March 20, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.2
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/10
Total Reviews
791
Old Reviews
528
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 215 recent, verified reviews
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Storage
81bag, wheels, pockets, rolling, books
+84%
-16%
" ... Holds a lot. ... "
" ... It hold my 40oz hydroflask on the outside bottle holder. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, spacious, the straps even hold up to a lot of weight. ... "
" ... Plenty of room. ... "
" ... Plenty of space! ... "
" ... Very big, strong and lots of pockets. ... "
" ... My daughter's daily routine with this large bag! ... "
" ... The best thing about this bag are the wat the wheels are attached. ... "
Build Quality
67backpack, straps, bag, wheels, zippers
+61%
-39%
" ... Very sturdy, made well. ... "
" ... This backpack is solid and the wheels reliable. ... "
" ... This bag should last her a long time. ... "
" ... Very durable back pack. ... "
" ... The bag has held up well during the spring and summer semester I am currently in. ... "
" ... For the first time even her lunch will fit inside! ... "
" ... So far the materials all look good and work reliably. ... "
" ... It seems very sturdy and rolls well. ... It was heavier than I expected, but we kept it since it seems very well made and sturdy. ... "
Size
51bag, carry, books, rolling, handle
+84%
-16%
" ... Nice backpack and perfect size, thanks. ... "
" ... The length of handle is PERFECT for my height. ... "
" ... Great rolling backpack! ... "
" ... Feel like it's always in the way, especially in the elevator, BUT it holds all my books, lunch, small purse, etc. ... Overall, it's a well made, large rolling backpack. ... "
" ... Love the rolling backpack!!! ... "
" ... This backpack is great! ... There is no mini top pocket on this version (as the Big Student backpack has). ... Overall it looks neat and compact and but with lots of space inside. ... I am thinking about buying it for myself for traveling. ... "
" ... I love my rolling backpack. ... I use it for work as I work between 2 places and need to carry things that I use in my office and may need in clinic. ... "
" ... This rolling backpack is Awesome!!! ... "
For Kids
46son, daughter, books, backpack, middle school
+93%
-7%
" ... Great backpack for school. ... "
" ... Bought this backpack for my son for school. ... "
" ... My daughter loves it! ... "
" ... Love the wheels and won't kill the child's back. ... "
" ... I bought this for my middle school daughter. ... "
" ... Such as it is for RN students and probably law and med students as well. ... "
" ... Perfect for 6th grader ... "
" ... Son’s been using it for the 3rd consecutive year without any issues. ... "
Fit
29handle, straps, wheels, rolling, zippers
+69%
-31%
" ... The bag has held up well during the spring and summer semester I am currently in. ... "
" ... Well made and holds enough for a long weekend. ... "
" ... This backpack fits the bill. ... I can fit everything I need and more. ... "
" ... Holds so much more than any other rolling backpack. ... "
" ... Holds a lot. ... "
" ... The top of the backpack is hard, so it wasn’t easy to slip huge overstuffed high school binder that my child has. ... "
" ... This back pack holds a LOT and I am in love with how it rolls around! ... Needless to say, I am so happy with this, I just really hope it holds up - I would honestly be so sad if it didn't! ... "
" ... It is sturdy and it fits all of my books, laptop, and binder in the largest component. ... "
Comfort
21backpack, shoulder, pain, handle, rolling
+38%
-62%
" ... It is not comfortable on your back, especially with text books and other heavy items in it. ... "
" ... Got this when my wrists and arms hurt too much to carry my backpack to school. ... "
" ... You really can't use this only as a back pack the dieagrams do not work went overseas with it an it was a pain. ... "
" ... it lost a star because it does not have a strap on the back to lock it on my carry-on handle, other than that it is a very nice back pack ... "
" ... It falls over. ... "
" ... - back pocket for the straps is so tight that you really have to push the straps hard inside (can't really do it with one hand). ... "
" ... My middle schooler has used this less than 60 days and the strap is already unraveling. ... "
" ... My son is unable to completely fold down handle. ... "
Product Reliability
13lasted, year, weeks, handle, broke
+54%
-46%
" ... Had a JanSport for more than ten years without any issues. ... "
" ... This is her second year using it and it has held up great! ... "
" ... It's held up well and should last 2-3 more years. ... "
" ... It lasted for 10 SCHOOL WEEKS AND IT COST $120 with tax! ... "
" ... My daughter started middle school about 7 months ago. ... "
" ... Very durable, but only lasts 3-4 years. ... "
Price
11worth, money, cost, penny, months
+64%
-36%
" ... They gave me a voucher for the price current for the same bag and I got a new one. ... Didn't cost me anything. ... "
" ... Got it for $75, which was a good value. ... "
" ... Therefore, it was well worth spending the money for this. ... "
" ... This was worth every penny. ... "
" ... Worth the high price. ... "
" ... Can't beat it for the price. ... "
" ... This was worth the additional cost and sticker shock. ... "
Capacity
7plenty of room, lots of room, roll, needs, laptop
+100%
" ... Plenty of room. ... "
" ... There is so much room in the section for a laptop. ... "
" ... very durable with plenty of room. ... "
" ... Love this just enough room for all my needs. ... "
" ... It has lots of room ... "
" ... It's a little larger than I expected, and sometimes hard to roll through busy hallways at my college. ... "
Design
7look, son, materials, flaw, design
+100%
" ... Its feminine but reminds me of cherry blossoms. ... "
" ... So far the materials all look good and work reliably. ... "
" ... Looks solid, just right. ... "
For Travel
6trips, plane, luggage, carry, bag
+83%
-17%
" ... I am thinking about buying it for myself for traveling. ... "
" ... Used as my personal carry on item on plane for weekend trip. ... "
" ... It's really more like luggage than like an ordinary backpack ... I have brought it on some overnight/weekend trips, and it can hold both a laptop, some books, toiletries, and a change of clothes. ... "
" ... I also use this bag as a carry-on when I fly. ... "
" ... So far it has hung in there and has withstood traveling around campus. ... "
Sound Quality
6wheels, make, wheel, makes, walk
+33%
-67%
" ... The wheels make a rattling sound. ... "
" ... I don't think that sounds super rough. ... "
" ... and 2) It is noisy ... the wheels often catch and make a loud sound when rolling over just about any surface, which can lead to some looks from passerby. ... "
" ... The only concern it is the squicky noise in one of the wheels, but I did not returned because it is such a pain to go and dropped and then ordering a new one. ... Anyway I guess I can handle the noise . ... "
Cover
6pouch, laptop, backpack, back
+83%
-17%
" ... I will give the bag a plus for being able to stand on its own. ... "
" ... The bag is huge!! ... "
" ... My daughter loves the bag. ... "
" ... With the quality of the bag . ... "
" ... I also transport my 15in laptop in this bag and it fits perfectly in the laptop pouch. ... "
Marketplace
6received, picture, one, color, true
+100%
" ... Thank you, Jansport! ... "
" ... I just received it today. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Overall I'm happy with the purchase, this one is true to color as seen in the picture (not my first choice, but it was cheaper than the others and it is just a backpack after all). ... "
" ... Color is very accurate to the one shown in the picture. ... "
" ... Thank you Jansport :) ... "
Device Compatibility
6room, laptops, forward, books, back
+67%
-33%
" ... There is so much room in the section for a laptop. ... "
" ... Love it, but not much room for a larger laptop. ... "
" ... it's in the front and makes my laptop lean forward, which then leans all my books forward awkwardly. ... "
" ... It expands and you can put your laptop in it. ... "
Band
5strap, tuck, handle
-100%
" ... I have to tighten these screws once a week to prevent the handle from falling off. ... "
" ... The straps are poor. ... "
" ... The bag needs a compression strap. ... "
" ... - back pocket for the straps is so tight that you really have to push the straps hard inside (can't really do it with one hand). ... "
" ... My middle schooler has used this less than 60 days and the strap is already unraveling. ... "
Ease of Use
4wheels, handle, easy to roll, easy to maneuver, easy
+100%
" ... Easy to maneuver around with its wheels and doesn’t topple over when you release the handle to leave it standing up-right. ... "
" ... Easy decision to buy my child one for daily use. ... "
" ... Easy to roll around ... "
" ... This is awesome and convenient to use. ... "
Delivery
4today, shipping, monday, item, delivery
+100%
" ... and I got a box and shipped it to the address given. ... "
" ... I just received it today. ... "
" ... Excellent product and a fantastic delivery service ... "
" ... Shipping was fast. ... "
Returns
3jansport
+33%
-67%
" ... Not just used, it was a trash. ... "
" ... Wish there was a way to return/exchange it. ... "
Product As Described
3one, color, true, backpack
+100%
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Overall I'm happy with the purchase, this one is true to color as seen in the picture (not my first choice, but it was cheaper than the others and it is just a backpack after all). ... "
" ... Color is very accurate to the one shown in the picture. ... "
Features
3light, features, feature, backpack
+100%
" ... Considering all of the stuff I carry, I have not used it in "backpack" mode so I cannot comment on any of those features. ... "
" ... Light and strong. ... "
" ... Padded back also a nice feature. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 3.15 meters