High Sierra Airhead Backpack vs High Sierra Powerglide Wheeled Backpack

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

High Sierra Airhead Backpack Side View
High Sierra Powerglide Wheeled Backpack Front View
Specs Brand High Sierra High Sierra
Name Airhead Backpack Powerglide Wheeled Backpack
Category School Rolling
Sub Category Everyday Travel
Dimensions (in) 19.5 x 13 x 7 20 x 14 x 8
Weight (lb) 1.3 6.8
Fabric Durable Mesh Fabric
Color 2 colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.6 4.5
Price Under $25 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped Vapelâ„¢ mesh shoulder straps Mesh padded shoulder straps
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and media pocket on strap Top, front, and 2 side zipped pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Ribbed grab handle Padded grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front attachment clip Front attachment clip
USB Charger Built-in USB charger
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Fully-padded laptop sleeve fits up to 17"
Organizer Pocket See-through organizer with multiple pockets and a key fob Premium organizer with multiple pockets and key fob
Wheels & Handle Hideaway telescoping handle and smooth rolling, corner-mounted wheels
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable shoulder straps
Base / Bottom Corner guards and kick plate protect the bag from abrasion
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Rain Cover Water-resistant tuck away rain cover
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accents

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


High Sierra 's Airhead Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features while High Sierra 's Powerglide 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 Powerglide Wheeled Backpack's capacity is with a size of 20 x 14 x 8 inches. Constructed from it weighs 6.8 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.