JanSport SuperBreak Plus review

The JanSport SuperBreak Plus ranks first because it covers what most school-age kids need for less than every full-size pack on this list except the budget picks. JanSport describes it as the classic SuperBreak with an internal laptop sleeve and a side water bottle pocket added. The main compartment holds 26 L in a 16.5 x 12.5 x 5.5 in. body, the interior sleeve is padded for a 15 inch laptop, and the front pocket has a built-in organizer. The back panel is fully padded and the straight-cut shoulder straps are padded and adjustable. Prints and solids use 100% recycled 600 denier polyester, the pack weighs 14 oz, and JanSport backs it with a limited lifetime warranty. At $45.00 it costs less than the Herschel Heritage Youth. The limits: no chest strap is listed, and its size suits kids from about second grade up better than preschoolers. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the pack.

Who it is for

elementary to high school students who carry a laptop

Price

$45.00 on JanSport's US store as of November 2026.

SuperBreak® Plus Iconic Style 433 Reviews $45.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 26 L capacity in a 16.5 x 12.5 x 5.5 in. body
• Interior padded 15 inch laptop sleeve
• Side water bottle pocket and a front pocket with a built-in organizer
• Fully padded back panel and adjustable padded shoulder straps
• Prints and solids made from 100% recycled 600 denier polyester

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Weighs 14 oz, light for a 26 L pack
• Strength: JanSport lists a limited lifetime warranty
• Strength: Free standard shipping on US orders of $50 or more and free returns
• Weakness: No chest strap is listed
• Weakness: At 16.5 in. tall it can be too big for kindergarteners
• Weakness: JanSport notes that interior liner colors may vary

Key facts

• Price: $45.00
• Capacity: 26 L
• Dimensions: 16.5 x 12.5 x 5.5 in.
• Weight: 14 oz
• Laptop sleeve: Padded, 15 in.
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

Where it ranks

JanSport SuperBreak Plus is No. 1 in our Best Kids Backpacks verdict.