Jansport Driver 8 Wheeled Backpack (Black)

Jansport Driver 8 Wheeled Backpack (Black)

Product Feature
1. Tuck-away shoulder straps to convert to backpack with two large main compartments
2. Padded sleeve fits 15-inch laptop for safe transport
3. Retractable two-stage handle and corner mounted
4. Controlled motion with front stash pocket and padded grab handle

Product Description
JanSport Antics packs and gear combine functionality and performance to deliver flexibility and convenience every day. Built to keep up with those who use them, this is the gear to help make versatile lifestyles easier to manage.


User Reviews
1.  Nice and Sturdy
I bought this to replace a different rolling backpack brandalso begins with a J, that fell apart after less than a month of use by my second grader. The other brands wheels fell off and the handle broke, stuck in the up position. So far, this one is a huge improvement over the other model. A little more expensive, but seems like its built to last.
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:27:56

2.  Great Bag for hauling 20 lbs of books
I had to get this for my 10 year old to carry is books. Sad day when he could not carry all of the books he needed.

posted date : 2012-04-24 01:27:39

3.  Great travel backpack
This backpack works great for airline travel and all around just taking along your laptop, iPad, cameras, chargers, meds, bagged liquids, sweatshirt, etc. The side pockets worked great for easy access to passports and boarding passes. It actually fit under the seat in front of me on the airplane once I took out the laptop which I always use to watch movies when in flight. It has a laptop sleeve which protects the laptop and I use my own neoprene iPad sleeve. All of my devices that I need to access at the airport or on the plane are in easy reach with this rolling backpack. I love the plaid color inserts which help it stand out from all of the solid black ones. I prefer this over other lighter colors which get dirty looking easily. I would highly recommend this for students, travelers and those living in a high rise!
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:27:21

4.  Love it!
I am currently a nursing student, and I really needed a bag with the capability of holding several large books, water bottle, notebooks, lunch, pencils, Iclicker, etc. This does it all! It rolls easy and the handle is comfortable and sturdy. Some great pockets in the front for all your bits and bobs. Zippers appear to be strong, as I have had no problems, and Jansport has a lifetime warranty on the bag. Couldn be happier!
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:27:04

5.  Great School Bag
I bought this for my son beause it seemed big and it is. Its the only one Ive found that will hold all his books, has lots of pockets to hold water, pencils, notes, etc. and rolls well. Very easy to maneuver.
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:26:46

6.  So Good........They Stole It!
I had one of these ruggedly strong bags which I used to traverse the NYC subways. It had a nice black color. The thing was just freaking unbreakable. It was so damn good that one day somebody just up and stole it. I am not mad. I just want another one.
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:26:28

7.  best rolling backpack ever
This will hold two of my binders, two large textbooks and still room for my laptop and my lunch. There is room in front for pens and odds and ends and the large wheels will roll over just about anything without mishap. The only downside is that sometimes when I really load it up, it looks like there is too much pressure on the zipper, so Im careful.
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:26:06

8.  Best of two worlds
My JanSport Driver 8 is a USED one I got on Amazon. I suppose you could say its been around the block... I fumigated it.
Mine seems to be well made. Fairly good materials. The handle is intact and extends/retracts as it should. It is long enough when extended. It seems to be well anchored to the pack! The pack is light weight. It has good wheels that spin freely but they show signs of wear. They appear to be replaceable. The pack is just about the right size too.
The shoulder straps store in a pouch until needed. Mine will see action on a trip across Southern Europe in 2012. We travel as cheaply as possible!
I give it 5 stars because though it is used it is still in good shape!
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:25:47

9.  Excellent backpack for College use
This is a great wheeled backpack. I have used it now for 8 months without any problems. I have since ordered another, just to help alleviate the need to keep switching backpacks with all my books. I have taken it through, rain, snow, ice, and of course good weather. It is holding up great, not any issues at all.
I was a bit worried about the issue with the one handle damaging my books after reading the review so I put a piece of cardboard very thin, in the back of that compartment, and then place my books in front of it. I have had no problems, I really am not sure I need to take that extra precaution, but I did just to be safe.
I am physically unable to carry a regular backpack, so I have not tried that feature, but for a wheeled pack I am very happy.
The inner compartments are also very nice, and the two pockets, are large enough to carry my ipod touch. The side mesh is able to hold two water bottles. Of course there is also a lap top compartment, although I rarely use that area for a lap top, books fit into it nicely as well. JanSport Driver 8 Core Series Wheeled DaypackJanSport Driver 8 Core Series Wheeled Daypack
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:25:23

10.  My back thanks you, JanSport
After beginning nursing school in August 2011, I quickly realized a rolling backpack would be a necessity. The amount of books I have to carry to and from school, were way too much weight on my back. Ive purchased JanSport backpacks in the past and was using a JanSport when school started no wheels. However, I wasn sure I wanted to pay the price of a rolling backpack. A friend of mine purchased another brand at a local discount store and within 1 month of school, it began to fray and this month, it started to tear. She paid thirty dollars for her non-JanSport. I knew if I bit the bullet and paid the higher price, I wouldn regret it. And, I was right!!!! Ive had my rolling JanSport since October and I LOVE IT! It rolls smooth and holds all my books. Im extremely happy with my purchase. Thanks Amazon for a great deal! And Thanks JanSport for an awesome product!
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:24:57

11.  Back Saver
As a nursing student, we frequently need to carry multiple large text books, along with a computer, this bag is up for the challenge! I would highly suggest getting this bag if looking for a good quality wheeled bag. It has stood up through snow and rain and -30 temperatures so far this year, and i have only had it not even a month yet!
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:24:00

12.  Excellent
Excellent backpack! Im a masters student at a medical school and like to trek my way to the library to keep up with the med students. Of course I want to carry everything I would possible need while Im there! I spent 4 hours looking up rolling backpacks to save my back and could not find ones that fit my 17 inspiron dell notebook and my huge books. This backpack wasn clear on the laptop size it holds, but all of the reviews said it was big, so i figured that if it didn hold my laptop id just put a book in that pocket. But it came today and my lap top fit!!! and fit my books!! and a second pocket to fit my notebooks!! and the front pocket is big to hold ur charger/wallet/car keys/ snacks/and writing materials! Getting this back pack made my day. I also loved the chocolate chip color! Who doesn want to have their backpack look awesome as well. Never thought Id spend 80$ on a back pack but so glad I did!
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:23:36

13.  Outlasted the others
My daughter has gone through 2 rolling backpacks in a matter of months. She is a 5th grader so she has a lot of books and she walks to school 1/4 of the time. We finally decided to try out the Jansport version and its been about a year with no problems. The wheels are still rolling, the zippers are still zipping and the handle is still sturdy. Its worth the price!!!
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:23:20

14.  Great backpack for a college student
I chose this bag for its wheeled feature. This bag is sturdy and the wheels are appropriately sized. I wanted a backpack for my college student that wouldn be more difficult to manage on wheels than to carry on ones back. This product has met my expectations.
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:22:57

15.  Well made and versatile
My daughter uses this backpack every day for school. Its almost too capable - she crams about 50 pounds of books in the sturdy bag and its held up well for a full school year. Zippers are strong. Wheels still rolling smooth. A great buy.
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:22:41

16.  The Lexus of wheeled backpacks
My son went through 4 decent backpacks last year grade 4, including a tough-looking Samsonite lasted 2 months. This rugged contraption and a little extra care is the solution. This is the first and only wheeled backpack that has stood up to the abuse he gives it. Also, this unit seems bottomless: it holds far more than you might expect. This is a very well engineered backpack and therefore highly recommended. Go ahead and by cheaper ones ...youll eventually end up with a JanSport like we did. Just wait for a decent sale price...
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:22:22

17.  Excellent Investment, High Quality Product
Purchased this rolling backpack after spending a few hours researching which one would serve my needs best and appeared to be the most durable yet economical. I didn want to spend $200 for a backpack but I wanted something large and dependable. Well, this backpack definitely fills the bill. I have been using it daily for over a month and I absolutely love it. I have a number of books, notebooks, etc. that I must lug around for nursing school and with this backpack its a breeze. It has a large storage capacity, very smooth wheels, and I really appreciate the long and adjustable length of the handle. Plus, you cannot beat the price here on Amazon for the brown one its attractive and was a little cheaper than the black one and the lifetime warranty from Jansport sealed the deal for me. This item is my favorite purchase since I started nursing school. It has really saved my back and shoulders and I give it 5 stars.
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:22:04

18.  Battle Tested
This is our second Driver 8. My daughter has beat up the first one for 3 years and finally has managed to rip a hole in it with some sharp object. There was no thought about going to a different manufacturer -- JanSport makes the highest quality pack out there. We know from experience: most of the others weve owned never made it through the school year, the handle and/or the zippers wearing out with daily use. After 3 years, this Driver 8s handle and zippers are in great condition, and the pack probably would have gone longer had it not been subjected to that sharp, pointed thing which should probably have not gone in there....ahem.
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:21:45

19.  Saves my back
All throughout high school, I used roller backpacks like these. They were made by Olympia and I would have to replace them every year. This was primarily because the wheels had two spinner things and all sorts of junk would get stuck in there, and if that didn happen, the wheels themselves would just wear out.
This bag by JanSport, however, has been really awesome so far. It has two pretty sizable wheels that have good traction, and should stuff get wrapped up in there, it doesn affect the way this bag handles in the least.
Another handy feature is its handle. Before, I would have to fight with my bags because I would have to physically press down the handle if I had to climb stairs and whatnot, and often times it would just get stuck. Not fun at all. With this JanSport bag, you just press the button and theres no fighting back.
Also, my laptop fits well in the inside pocket provided it Compaq Presario V3000. Exactly what I needed.
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:21:25

20.  Worth every penny
As a graduate student suffering from back problems, I was very particular about the backpack I wanted to buy. This bag is very sturdy, easy to maneuver and fits everything I need, i.e. computer, books, water bottle, etc. JanSport knows how to make a great product and I would recommend this bag to anyone.
posted date : 2012-04-24 01:21:05

21.  Back-saving book bag
My 5th grade daughter specifically requested this bag after having a messenger-type book bag last year. She admitted that shoulder bags were a horrible idea for school (I had to keep myself from saying "I told you so!")and that she was not too cool for a rolling back pack. Currently her rolling bag is stuffed with books and supplies; just what she and her young back needed.
posted date : 2010-09-15 04:23:16

22.  Excellent
Excellent backpack! Im a masters student at a medical school and like to trek my way to the library to keep up with the med students. Of course I want to carry everything I would possible need while Im there! I spent 4 hours looking up rolling backpacks to save my back and could not find ones that fit my 17" inspiron dell notebook and my huge books. This backpack wasnt clear on the laptop size it holds but all of the reviews said it was big so i figured that if it didnt hold my laptop id just put a book in that pocket. But it came today and my lap top fit!!! and fit my books!! and a second pocket to fit my notebooks!! and the front pocket is big to hold ur charger/wallet/car keys/ snacks/and writing materials! Getting this back pack made my day. I also loved the chocolate chip color! Who doesnt want to have their backpack look awesome as well. Never thought Id spend 80$ on a back pack but so glad I did!
posted date : 2010-09-15 04:23:16

23.  Works for me
Ive had this product for a little over a month and so far it has worked for me. Volume seems large enough for everything I need to carry to work. Ive also taken advantage of the additional carrying straps to haul it through the woods. I gladly lend my recommendation towards its purchase with the understanding that Ive only used it for a month.
posted date : 2010-09-15 04:23:16