Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack vs High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack

The main difference between the Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack and the High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack is that the Driver 8 Rolling Backpack has Stowable Straps (Tuck away shoulder straps) while the Freewheel Wheeled Backpack does not.

Jansport Driver 8 Backpack Front View
High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack
Specs Brand Jansport High Sierra
Name Driver 8 Rolling Backpack Freewheel Wheeled Backpack
Category Rolling Rolling
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 36L 34.4L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 14 x 10 20.5 x 8 x 13.5
Weight (lb) 5 3.5
Fabric 600D Polyester and 420D Nylon Polyester, 600D Duralite, Duralite Ripstop and Waffle Weave
Color 8 colors and patterns 8 colors and patterns
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.5
Price Under $150 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Air mesh 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 and 1 side pockets 2 zipped front pockets, 1 side pocket, and handle pocket
Internal Compartments Dual large main compartment with inner pockets Spacious main compartment with multi-pockets
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle Mesh padded grab handle
Loops and Attachments D-rings Triangle clip
Headset Opening Headphone port
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded sleeve fits 15" laptop Fully-padded Cushion Zoneā„¢ laptop compartment holds up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve in the front pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Wheels & Handle Retractable two-stage handle and 80 mm inline skate wheels Telescoping handle and dual inline-style wheels
Travel Features Stowable Straps Tuck away shoulder straps
Base / Bottom Base with skid pad
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel Padded back panel

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


Jansport 's Driver 8 Rolling Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel features while High Sierra's Freewheel Wheeled Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel features.

The Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack has a capacity of 36L (liters), weighs 5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 14 x 10. It's made of 600D Polyester and 420D Nylon and is available in 8 colors and patterns in comparison the High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack's capacity is 34.4L with a size of 20.5 x 8 x 13.5 inches. Constructed from Polyester, 600D Duralite, Duralite Ripstop and Waffle Weave it weighs 3.5 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.