High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack vs High Sierra Airhead Backpack

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.

High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack
High Sierra Airhead Backpack Side View
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

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


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.