The main difference between the High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack and the Samsonite Wheeled Backpack is that the Freewheel Wheeled Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant coating) while the Wheeled Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | High Sierra | Samsonite |
Name | Freewheel Wheeled Backpack | Wheeled Backpack | |
Category | Rolling | Rolling | |
Sub Category | Travel | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 34.4L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 20.5 x 8 x 13.5 | 19 x 10 x 13 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.5 | 4.0 | |
Fabric | Polyester, 600D Duralite, Duralite Ripstop and Waffle Weave | Nylon | |
Color | 8 colors and patterns | Black/Bordeaux | |
Warranty | High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty | Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty | |
Rating | 4.5 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $75 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Air mesh padded shoulder straps | Comfortable 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 | Padded top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Triangle clip | ||
Headset Opening | Headphone port | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Fully-padded Cushion Zone™ laptop compartment holds up to 15" | Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 17" |
Tablet Sleeve | Tablet sleeve in the front pocket | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | Organizational pocket | |
Wheels & Handle | Telescoping handle and dual inline-style wheels | Ice-pick pull handle and in-line skate wheels | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel | Padded back panel |
High Sierra's Freewheel Wheeled Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel features while Samsonite 's Wheeled 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 Samsonite Wheeled Backpack's capacity is with a size of 19 x 10 x 13 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 4.0 pounds and is available in Black/Bordeaux.
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