High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack vs High Sierra Loop Backpack

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.

High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack
High Sierra Loop Backpack Front View
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

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


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.