Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack vs High Sierra Powerglide Wheeled Backpack

The main difference between the Jansport Driver 8 Rolling Backpack and the High Sierra Powerglide Wheeled Backpack is that the Driver 8 Rolling Backpack has Internal Compartments (Dual large main compartment with inner pockets) while the Powerglide Wheeled Backpack does not.

Jansport Driver 8 Backpack Front View
High Sierra Powerglide Wheeled Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Jansport High Sierra
Name Driver 8 Rolling Backpack Powerglide Wheeled Backpack
Category Rolling Rolling
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 36L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 14 x 10 20 x 14 x 8
Weight (lb) 5 6.8
Fabric 600D Polyester and 420D Nylon
Color 8 colors and patterns 3 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 $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Mesh padded shoulder straps
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 1 side pockets Top, front, and 2 side zipped pockets
Internal Compartments Dual large main compartment with inner pockets
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle Padded grab handle
Loops and Attachments D-rings Front attachment clip
USB Charger Built-in USB charger
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded sleeve fits 15" laptop Fully-padded laptop sleeve fits up to 17"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Premium organizer with multiple pockets and key fob
Wheels & Handle Retractable two-stage handle and 80 mm inline skate wheels Hideaway telescoping handle and smooth rolling, corner-mounted wheels
Travel Features Stowable Straps Tuck away shoulder straps Stowable shoulder straps
Base / Bottom Base with skid pad Corner guards and kick plate protect the bag from abrasion
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel Padded back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accents

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


Jansport 's Driver 8 Rolling Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel features while High Sierra 's Powerglide 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 Powerglide Wheeled Backpack's capacity is with a size of 20 x 14 x 8 inches. Constructed from it weighs 6.8 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.