High Sierra Airhead Backpack vs High Sierra Loop Backpack

The main difference between the High Sierra Airhead Backpack and the High Sierra Loop Backpack is that the Airhead Backpack has Rain Cover (Water-resistant tuck away rain cover) while the Loop Backpack does not.

High Sierra Airhead Backpack Side View
High Sierra Loop Backpack Front View
Specs Brand High Sierra High Sierra
Name Airhead Backpack Loop Backpack
Category School Hiking
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 33L
Dimensions (in) 19.5 x 13 x 7 19 × 13.5 × 8.5
Weight (lb) 1.3 2
Fabric Durable Mesh Fabric 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon
Color 2 colors and patterns 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $25 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped Vapel™ mesh shoulder straps Yoke-style mesh padded shoulder strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and media pocket on strap 3 zipped front pockets, 1 zipped top pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Multiple pockets, pen pockets and key fob hook
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Ribbed grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front attachment clip Monster hook on front panel
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment holds up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Dedicated tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket See-through organizer with multiple pockets and a key fob Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Adjustable bottom webbing straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Rain Cover Water-resistant tuck away rain cover

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


High Sierra 's Airhead Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features while High Sierra 's Loop Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack 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 Loop Backpack's capacity is 33L with a size of 19 × 13.5 × 8.5 inches. Constructed from 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns.