The main difference between the High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack and the High Sierra Loop Backpack is that the Freewheel Wheeled Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant coating) while the Loop Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | High Sierra | High Sierra |
Name | Freewheel Wheeled Backpack | Loop Backpack | |
Category | Rolling | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 34.4L | 33L | |
Dimensions (in) | 20.5 x 8 x 13.5 | 19 × 13.5 × 8.5 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.5 | 2 | |
Fabric | Polyester, 600D Duralite, Duralite Ripstop and Waffle Weave | 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon | |
Color | 8 colors and patterns | 30+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty | High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty | |
Rating | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $75 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Air mesh padded shoulder straps | Yoke-style mesh padded shoulder strap |
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 | 3 zipped front pockets, 1 zipped top pocket and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Spacious main compartment with multi-pockets | Multiple pockets, pen pockets and key fob hook | |
Side Pockets | Side pocket can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Mesh padded grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Triangle clip | Monster hook on front panel | |
Headset Opening | Headphone port | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Fully-padded Cushion Zone™ laptop compartment holds up to 15" | Padded laptop compartment holds up to 15.6" |
Tablet Sleeve | Tablet sleeve in the front pocket | Dedicated tablet sleeve | |
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | Front utility pocket with organizer | |
Wheels & Handle | Telescoping handle and dual inline-style wheels | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Rear Loading Straps | Adjustable bottom webbing straps | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel |
High Sierra's Freewheel Wheeled Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel features while High Sierra 's Loop Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack 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 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.
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