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The verdict
JanSport Big Student Backpack
2,000+ bought last month
ColorBlack/Black
OVERPRICED.
This is a straightforward black backpack from JanSport designed for students who need to carry books and supplies to school. It's a mid-sized pack that weighs about a pound and a half, with adjustable straps to fit different body types.
$53.49$11 above its usual price
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 20h ago
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The dimensions are 10 by 13 by 17.5 inches, which gives you decent capacity without being oversized or bulky for daily school use.
- At 1.4 pounds, it's light enough that you won't feel weighed down before you even fill it up.
- The all-black colorway is basic and neutral, so it works with any outfit and won't show dirt easily.
As of Aug 31, the JanSport Big Student Backpack is overpriced at $53.49 — versus a $42.13 typical price and a $23.59 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
This price is off the chart.
Sale check Amazon shows “19% off,” measured against a $66 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $42 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $66 “list price” untouched for 4 months — while the item actually sold for about $42. It's a fixed anchor, not a price it charges.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 10 × 13 × 17.5 in
- Weight
- 1.4 lb
- Colour
- Black/Black
- Size
- One Size
- Special features
- Adjustable
- Recommended use
- School