High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack vs Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack

The main difference between the High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack and the Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack is that the Freewheel Wheeled Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant coating) while the Driver 8 Rolling Backpack does not.

High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack
Jansport Driver 8 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand High Sierra Jansport
Name Freewheel Wheeled Backpack Driver 8 Rolling Backpack
Category Rolling Rolling
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 34.4L 36L
Dimensions (in) 20.5 x 8 x 13.5 21 x 14 x 10
Weight (lb) 3.5 5
Fabric Polyester, 600D Duralite, Duralite Ripstop and Waffle Weave 600D Polyester and 420D Nylon
Color 8 colors and patterns 8 colors and patterns
Warranty High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.5 4.7
Price Under $75 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Air mesh padded shoulder straps Padded 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 1 side pockets
Internal Compartments Spacious main compartment with multi-pockets Dual large main compartment with inner pockets
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Mesh padded grab handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Triangle clip D-rings
Headset Opening Headphone port
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Fully-padded Cushion Zoneā„¢ laptop compartment holds up to 15" Padded sleeve fits 15" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve in the front pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Wheels & Handle Telescoping handle and dual inline-style wheels Retractable two-stage handle and 80 mm inline skate wheels
Travel Features Stowable Straps Tuck away shoulder straps
Base / Bottom Base with skid pad
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Fully padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Freewheel Wheeled Backpack by High Sierra against the Driver 8 Rolling Backpack by Jansport .


High Sierra's Freewheel Wheeled Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel features while Jansport 's Driver 8 Rolling Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel 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 Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack's capacity is 36L with a size of 21 x 14 x 10 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester and 420D Nylon it weighs 5 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.