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.
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 |
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.
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