High Sierra Airhead Backpack vs High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack

The main difference between the High Sierra Airhead Backpack and the High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack is that the Airhead Backpack has Compression Straps (External compression straps) while the Freewheel Wheeled Backpack does not.

High Sierra Airhead Backpack Side View
High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack
Specs Brand High Sierra High Sierra
Name Airhead Backpack Freewheel Wheeled Backpack
Category School Rolling
Sub Category Everyday Travel
Capacity (L) 34.4L
Dimensions (in) 19.5 x 13 x 7 20.5 x 8 x 13.5
Weight (lb) 1.3 3.5
Fabric Durable Mesh Fabric Polyester, 600D Duralite, Duralite Ripstop and Waffle Weave
Color 2 colors and patterns 8 colors and patterns
Warranty High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.6 4.5
Price Under $25 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped Vapel™ mesh shoulder straps Air mesh padded shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant coating
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and media pocket on strap 2 zipped front pockets, 1 side pocket, and handle pocket
Internal Compartments Spacious main compartment with multi-pockets
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Ribbed grab handle Mesh padded grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front attachment clip Triangle clip
Headset Opening Headphone port
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Fully-padded Cushion Zone™ laptop compartment holds up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve in the front pocket
Organizer Pocket See-through organizer with multiple pockets and a key fob Front utility pocket with organizer
Wheels & Handle Telescoping handle and dual inline-style wheels
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Rain Cover Water-resistant tuck away rain cover

You're currently comparing the Airhead Backpack by High Sierra against the Freewheel Wheeled Backpack by High Sierra.


High Sierra 's Airhead Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features while High Sierra's Freewheel Wheeled Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel features.

The High Sierra Airhead Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.5 x 13 x 7. It's made of Durable Mesh Fabric and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack's capacity is 34.4L with a size of 20.5 x 8 x 13.5 inches. Constructed from Polyester, 600D Duralite, Duralite Ripstop and Waffle Weave it weighs 3.5 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.