The main difference between the High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack and the High Sierra Airhead Backpack is that the Freewheel Wheeled Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant coating) while the Airhead Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | High Sierra | High Sierra |
Name | Freewheel Wheeled Backpack | Airhead Backpack | |
Category | Rolling | School | |
Sub Category | Travel | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 34.4L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 20.5 x 8 x 13.5 | 19.5 x 13 x 7 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.5 | 1.3 | |
Fabric | Polyester, 600D Duralite, Duralite Ripstop and Waffle Weave | Durable Mesh Fabric | |
Color | 8 colors and patterns | 2 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty | High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty | |
Rating | 4.5 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $75 | Under $25 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Air mesh padded shoulder straps | S-shaped Vapel™ mesh shoulder straps |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water resistant coating | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 2 zipped front pockets, 1 side pocket, and handle pocket | 2 zipped front pockets and media pocket on strap | |
Internal Compartments | Spacious main compartment with multi-pockets | ||
Side Pockets | Side pocket can fit water bottle | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | No | |
Handles | Mesh padded grab handle | Ribbed grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Triangle clip | Front attachment 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 | Front utility pocket with organizer | See-through organizer with multiple pockets and a key fob | |
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 |
High Sierra's Freewheel Wheeled Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel features while High Sierra 's Airhead Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features.
The High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack has a capacity of 34.4L (liters), weighs 3.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 20.5 x 8 x 13.5. It's made of Polyester, 600D Duralite, Duralite Ripstop and Waffle Weave and is available in 8 colors and patterns in comparison the High Sierra Airhead Backpack's capacity is with a size of 19.5 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Durable Mesh Fabric it weighs 1.3 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.
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