High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack vs Kipling Echo II Rolling 13" Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack and the Kipling Echo II Rolling 13" Laptop Backpack is that the Freewheel Wheeled Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant coating) while the Echo II Rolling 13" Laptop Backpack does not.

High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack
Kipling Echo II Rolling 13 Laptop Backpack Front View
Specs Brand High Sierra Kipling
Name Freewheel Wheeled Backpack Echo II Rolling 13" Laptop Backpack
Category Rolling Travel
Sub Category Travel Rolling
Capacity (L) 34.4L
Dimensions (in) 20.5 x 8 x 13.5 19.45 x 15.5 x 6.3
Weight (lb) 3.5 5.7
Fabric Polyester, 600D Duralite, Duralite Ripstop and Waffle Weave 100% Nylon
Color 8 colors and patterns Black
Warranty High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty Kipling Limited Warranty
Release Date October 31, 2019
Rating 4.5 4.7
Price Under $75 Under $275
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 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Spacious main compartment with multi-pockets
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Mesh padded grab handle Top carry handle
Loops and Attachments Triangle clip
Headset Opening Headphone port
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Fully-padded Cushion Zone™ laptop compartment holds up to 15" Laptop sleeve fits up to 13"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve in the front pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front pocket with organizer
Wheels & Handle Telescoping handle and dual inline-style wheels Four 360 degree spinning wheels
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Freewheel Wheeled Backpack by High Sierra against the Echo II Rolling 13" Laptop Backpack by Kipling.


High Sierra's Freewheel Wheeled Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel features while Kipling's Echo II Rolling 13" Laptop Backpack is a Travel backpack with Rolling 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 Kipling Echo II Rolling 13" Laptop Backpack's capacity is with a size of 19.45 x 15.5 x 6.3 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 5.7 pounds and is available in Black.