Rockland 17" Rolling Backpack vs High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack

The main difference between the Rockland 17" Rolling Backpack and the High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack is that the 17" Rolling Backpack has Convertible (Yes) while the Freewheel Wheeled Backpack does not.

Rockland Rolling Backpack Front View
High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack
Specs Brand Rockland High Sierra
Name 17" Rolling Backpack Freewheel Wheeled Backpack
Category Rolling Rolling
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 34.4L
Dimensions (in) 13 x 10 x 17 20.5 x 8 x 13.5
Weight (lb) 3.4 3.5
Fabric Polyester Polyester, 600D Duralite, Duralite Ripstop and Waffle Weave
Color 15+ colors and patterns 8 colors and patterns
Warranty Rockland Five Years Warranty High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.3 4.5
Price Under $100 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 2 side pockets 2 zipped front pockets, 1 side pocket, and handle pocket
Internal Compartments Spacious main compartment Spacious main compartment with multi-pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets 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 Triangle clip
Headset Opening Headphone port
Convertible Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Fully-padded Cushion Zone™ 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 Telescoping handle and sturdy dual inline wheels Telescoping handle and dual inline-style wheels
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the 17" Rolling Backpack by Rockland against the Freewheel Wheeled Backpack by High Sierra.


Rockland 's 17" Rolling Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel features while High Sierra's Freewheel Wheeled Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel features.

The Rockland 17" Rolling Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 3.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 x 10 x 17 . It's made of Polyester and is available in 15+ 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.