Customer Reviews High Sierra Powerglide Wheeled Backpack

I bought this backpack so I'd have a place to easily store my laptop for plane trips. This one was perfect. We just returned from a trip and getting the laptop in and out was easy. The backpack is well constructed and nice looking. I'd highly recommend it and Zappos speedy delivery.

I bought this for my wife who's working full time and attending school at nights. In her own words..."very cool!" It is every bit as sturdy as it appears in the photo. The fabric is tough, the wheels are sturdy, the handle is long, and it has the right amount of compartments to organize all her stuff for work and school. The whole concept is well thought out: the pack straps hide away when you don't need them, and there're little flaps to cover the grimy wheels when you've made it across the tarmac and need to lug it up a couple flights of stairs. I really don't think it can be beat at any price. I'm getting me one!

Nice bag and felt well made, but it just didn't have the capacity I needed for my new work bag. I was pretty disappointed, but I do carry a lot of stuff with me. I wanted to keep it, but really have too many travel bags as it is!

Excellent for the price. Good for school and teenagers students. Nice size.

I was very happy with the quality of this bag. My only disappointment was I thought I'd ordered a bag that would fit under an airline seat. This bag appears too tall to fit under most airline seats.

bought a new one to replace my old one and it's the same basic design, which i love. but the fabric is different: it's stiffer and crinkly , so no inobtrusively rummaging thru it

This bag is on the bigger side, I personally love it as it can fill multiple notebooks, textbooks, 15 inch laptop, wires and lunch. The materials do seem durable only time will tell. Handle is smooth and the bag stands up straight, if your looking for a backpack/rolling bag for heavy stuff this is it.

Very large for a couple of 3rd graders Lol. But they'll be able to use them for years to come. They are relieved not to have to carry all the things now required for school: Chromebook, textbooks, notebooks, pencil case, headsets, water bottles, and everything else that isn't being shared amongst students in the classroom anymore. Also perfect size for carryon luggage!

Enough space to hold all the School stuff and laptop

My kid really likes it and is very happy with the way it can be handled and its features.

My high schooler has used it for two weeks now and it is holding up so far. When we received it one of the rivets was not attached so we are concerned that this might cause issues later. We like the compartments but wish it expanded a little more to allow more ease of taking binders in and out. We love the cover that helps protect clothes when switching from rolling to carrying.

I just started using for nursing school. The bag seems to be well made. Very comfortable to carry. Holds most everything I need. The only issue I have found so far, is if using the backpack straps the Velcro to hold up the cover panel does not hold very well, hence the four stars vs five.

This replaces an overworked one that just got worn out. I haven't had it for long -- it carries CDs etc. back and forth to my radio show, and it's heavy, thus the choice of a wheeled bag. It replaces an earlier version that I just wore out.

I've only used the backpack once so far, so it may be early for a review, but for this first use I gave the backpack 4 stars because it did what I needed it to do: stored my laptop and power cord in a waterproof padded compartment, and I put a wireless keyboard and my full medium-sized purse in the main compartment with plenty of room to spare. The wheels glide smoothly down the sidewalks of NYC, very maneuverable. One thing I will note is that I am a petite woman at 5'2", and my first impression was that it looked like it would be gigantic if I wore it as a backpack. It's really almost like a small piece of carry-on luggage. When I had all my things in it I didn't even try to put it on my back, it definitely was too heavy for my frame to carry comfortably for a 15-block walk (it was raining, so I considered it, but it held up well and everything stayed dry). Overall I'm pleased with the purchase and hope it holds up to extended use!

It is a great backpack build good, made study and durable. Built to last. Now I don't know if I can say the same for the handle and wheels, because just like other brands or all other brands it is the first to malfunction, break, or miss up. So I hope this brand is different and it will last a long time hoping at least 3 years or more. Also on a side note to High Sierra, for future backpacks. If they could make one where the wheels are easier to navigate. The backpack tips over for my 13 year old because he is in a rush.

great color and capacity, hope it will last for years

My teen uses this everyday at school. The lockers at school are off limits due to Covid so he has a lot to drag around. It has held up so far. It holds a lot of weight as well.

Great rolling backpack. Durable material, good organization and pockets, solid telescoping handle. Should hold up well for our elementary school boy. Deducted a star for 1) media pouch should zip open above not below so content doesn't fall out, 2) interior frame of wheel housing takes some space away from side water bottle pockets so larger bottles are hard to fit and 3) wish it had true rollerblade wheels instead of suitcase wheels (so far they work fine, this is just personal preference). Would buy again.

I purchased this after a difficult trip carrying a backpack, when I realized that I was now old enough (66!) for a wheeled backpack. On the first trip through four airports that I used it, I was impressed with the smooth glide of the wheels. I try to walk (rather than sit) when I am in airports, and it was great to walk around with the wheeled backpack. Additionally, I had to walk and run to make a connection when a plane was late, and it was extremely easy do do so with the wheeled backpack. II am very satisfied with this for travelling. #sweepstakes

I purchased this after a difficult trip carrying a backpack, when I realized that I was now old enough (66!) for a wheeled backpack. On the first trip through four airports that I used it, I was impressed with the smooth glide of the wheels. I try to walk (rather than sit) when I am in airports, and it was great to walk around with the wheeled backpack. Additionally, I had to walk and run to make a connection when a plane was late, and it was extremely easy do do so with the wheeled backpack. II am very satisfied with this for travelling. #sweepstakes

This bag is the best bag I have found as can be used as backpack or pull handle a roll it.

the capacity is really good and the fabric and frame are high quality and stayed in great shape over 2 years of heavy school use. after 2 years, the wheels locked up and the handle is hard to retract all the way, but it's still very usable. to start high school, i'm splurging and getting my kid a new backpack, but exactly the same one since i know it'll last for 2 full school years and 3months of summer camp. :)

I have been using this bag about a week. It's well made. I love that it stands up on it's own without tipping over. The biggest negative is the built in computer sleeve. It is huge. Computers stopped being over an 2 inches thick some time ago. Even with a large padded case my laptop has space to spare. It concerns me that my laptop is not as secure as it could be in the compartment. I take it on my fist trip this week. We shall see how it works.

I have been using this bag about a week. It's well made. I love that it stands up on it's own without tipping over. The biggest negative is the built in computer sleeve. It is huge. Computers stopped being over an 2 inches thick some time ago. Even with a large padded case my laptop has space to spare. It concerns me that my laptop is not as secure as it could be in the compartment. I take it on my fist trip this week. We shall see how it works.

the capacity is really good and the fabric and frame are high quality and stayed in great shape over 2 years of heavy school use. after 2 years, the wheels locked up and the handle is hard to retract all the way, but it's still very usable. to start high school, i'm splurging and getting my kid a new backpack, but exactly the same one since i know it'll last for 2 full school years and 3months of summer camp. :)