JanSport Wheeled SuperBreak

*Est. $75
Reviewed
August 2011
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JanSport Wheeled Superbreak

Pros
  • Retractable handle
  • Easy to roll and carry
  • Tuck-away shoulder straps
Cons
  • Only two compartments
  • No water-bottle pockets
 
 
 
 

Rolling backpacks are a good option for children who labor under pounds of heavy textbooks, but check with your school because some don't allow wheeled packs. The JanSport Wheeled SuperBreak gets good reviews for durability, and owners say it's easy to roll or carry thanks to a retractable handle and tuck-away shoulder straps. The Wheeled SuperBreak has a capacity of 1,900 cubic inches, but there are only a few pockets -- just one large compartment and one front pocket. Still, most reviewers say the pack holds a good amount of textbooks and school supplies. Among owner-written reviews, there are a few complaints that the handle can be hard to retract; a handful of users also wish the backpack had more pockets. Overall, though, most owners are very pleased with the JanSport Wheeled SuperBreak, and it gets above-average ratings on review sites. If you don't need a rolling backpack, the JanSport Big Student (*Est. $40) has a similar design without the wheels.

The best reviews of the JanSport Wheeled SuperBreak come from eBags.com, which collects more than 1,100 owner-written comments. Some of the reviews are brief, but others are quite detailed and provide a good overview of this rolling backpack. Other review sites like Amazon.com offer owner feedback, but none can match the collection that eBags has accumulated.

     
 
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Our Sources

1. EBags.com

The JanSport Wheeled SuperBreak gets high marks in more than 1,360 owner-written reviews on eBags.com. Overall, about 93 percent say they'd buy the pack again, but a few report problems with the handlebar sticking.

Review: JanSport Wheeled SuperBreak, Contributors to eBags.com

2. Amazon.com

About 55 reviewers leave comments on the JanSport Wheeled SuperBreak on Amazon.com, where it earns a 4-star rating out of 5. Most are happy with the backpack, but a few report durability problems.

Review: JanSport Wheeled SuperBreak Classics Series Daypack, Contributors to Amazon.com

3. Buzzillions.com

The JanSport Wheeled SuperBreak earns nearly perfect ratings from approximately 30 users at Buzzillions.com. Owners say the pack is a good value, and most report that their child loves it.

Review: JanSport Wheeled SuperBreak Backpack, Contributors to Buzzillions.com

4. The Early Show

Paul Hochman, a contributing writer at Fast Company magazine, discusses backpacks with anchor Harry Smith. Hochman recommends the JanSport Wheeled SuperBreak as a good bet for back-to-school. He cautions that parents should check with their child's school to make sure rolling backpacks are allowed.

Review: Best Back-to-School Backpacks, Editors of The Early Show, Aug. 19, 2008

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