--- product_id: 1341435 title: "Powerglide Wheeled Backpack, Black, One Size" brand: "high sierra" price: "NZ$691" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "High Sierra" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1341435-powerglide-wheeled-backpack-black-one-size store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Fits laptops up to 17" 9 secure compartments All-terrain corner-mounted wheels Powerglide Wheeled Backpack, Black, One Size **Brand:** high sierra **Price:** NZ$691 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸŽ’ Roll through your day with power and style β€” the backpack that works as hard as you do! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Powerglide Wheeled Backpack, Black, One Size by high sierra - **How much does it cost?** NZ$691 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1341435-powerglide-wheeled-backpack-black-one-size) ## Best For - high sierra enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted high sierra brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Built to Last:** Durable polyester shell with water resistance and abrasion protection stands up to heavy use and harsh weather. - β€’ **Smooth Mobility:** Corner-mounted all-terrain wheels and molded kick plate ensure stable, abrasion-resistant rolling. - β€’ **Tech-Ready Protection:** Fully padded Cushion Zone laptop compartment safeguards devices up to 17 inches. - β€’ **Ultimate Organization:** Multiple pockets and large compartments keep your gear impeccably sorted and accessible. - β€’ **Versatile Carry Options:** Stowable backpack straps and a sturdy top handle adapt to your daily hustle and crowded commutes. ## Overview The High Sierra Powerglide Wheeled Backpack is a rugged, water-resistant 23-liter pack designed for professionals and students who demand organization and durability. Featuring a fully padded laptop compartment for up to 17-inch devices, nine secure pockets, and all-terrain wheels with a molded kick plate, it offers smooth mobility and protection. Its stowable straps and reinforced handles provide versatile carrying options, making it perfect for daily commuting, travel, and heavy loads. ## Description Large main compartments and multiple pockets allow you to keep all of your gear secure and organized. Review: Storage Galore -- Worth every penny to this demanding doctorate student. - I am a doctorate student and I purchased this bag so that I could haul my giant Chemistry, Biology, and Physics texts with me. I saw in reviews that some people had trouble making their books fit, but I thought I'd give it a chance anyway. And I'm glad I did!! My wide 3-ring binders don't fit as well in the VERY back due to the wheel wells, but they fit fine if they're in front of another standard-size text. I measured, and the very back two inches of the backpack have about 10.5" between the wheel wells, but farther forward through the rest of the space can accommodate up to 14". I can carry two thick texts and two binders in the main compartment with a lot of space above them (in rolling position) to store a packed lunch. My 17" Lenovo laptop fits great in the laptop compartment along with its bulky power cord, a day planner, and a box of granola bars in case I get stranded on campus without a lunch. (cafeteria food is so expensive!) The little top zippered compartment fits my reading glasses in a hard case and my lab safety glasses/goggles nicely. The lower outside zippered compartment holds my clutch (aka a zippered wallet, for the guys), my cell phone, my keys, and a 5-star zippered pouch with pens, pencils, protractor, etc. The two side pouches are very roomy, but can encroach on the larger compartment space inside if you jam them full. I can fit a change purse and my 16oz water bottle into one of these completely and zip it closed when the main compartment is full. None of the zippers get hung up or have broken in the six months I have used it. My parking space is a half mile from my class building; I've dragged this bag behind me back and forth from my car to class every day, sometimes twice a day, M-F all through the spring semester and the wheels are still rolling smoothly. I have dragged it through shallow snow/slush/salt during those trips - the interior stayed dry and the exterior has not become damaged. I've only ventured to roll it through the pouring rain a couple of times, but from those experiences I can say that everything inside the bag stayed dry. I will say that the bag is not very comfortable to carry on my back for very long. It's extremely useful to have those straps for between classes when the hallways are jammed with people, or during the winter when I don't want to drag it through a foot of snow, but the bars of the rolling handle and the wheels both dig into my back after a while... It probably would not be so uncomfortable if I didn't have SO much heavy stuff packed into it. The straps are easy to get out and put away - I leave the very top of the strap compartment unzipped all the time so I can easily open one side and slide out a single shoulder strap to use on stairways and crowded hallways. Oh, and the top handle is holding up great as well - I use it over and over to haul the bag into and out of my car, up curbs, short sets of stairs, etc, and NONE of the stitching is coming undone or stretching. And I really think that's saying a lot, because I just weighed it "full" with my standard gear listed above and it weighs 45lbs! Overall, I love this bag and I'm incredibly satisfied with my purchase. I hope it continues to stand up to the demands I put on it for the next four years as well! UPDATE: After three years of rugged use and banging it down stairs and off curbs behind me, the wheel axle became bent and the wheels started to become off-kilter and squeaky. The bag remained every bit as durable otherwise, but everyone could hear me coming a mile away! Instead of contacting the company for repair/replacement, we just purchased another - the same make and model - and the new one has lived up to its predecessor. Review: Highly recommend! - An absolute lifesaver for heavy loads! The multiple compartments keep everything organized, the padded laptop sleeve is top-notch. The telescoping handle works great, the wheels glide effortlessly, and the overall quality is impressive. Highly recommend for travel or daily commuting! ## Features - Large main compartments and multiple pockets allow you to keep all of your gear secure and organized. - A fully padded Cushion Zone laptop compartment accommodates most 17-inch models. A media pocket with headphone port keeps your music close at hand. - Multiple pockets including a zippered mesh pocket, pen pockets, lidded media pocket and key fob hook are perfect for keeping all of your smaller items secure. - Backpack straps are stored behind the zippered back panel. - All terrain style wheels are corner mounted for stability. A molded kick plate gives extra protection from abrasion. - Dimensions: 21 x 14 x 9-Inch ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B007E6GGGU | | Age Range Description | Kid, Adult | | Apparel Closure Type | Zipper | | Apparel Fabric Stretch | No Stretch | | Apparel Fabric Weight Class | Medium Weight | | Backpack Design | Laptop Backpack | | Backpack Harness Type | Shoulder Harness | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,421 in Laptop Backpacks | | Brand Name | High Sierra | | Color | Black | | Compatible Device Size Maximum | 17 inches | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,366 Reviews | | Embellishment Feature | Plush Accent | | Fit Type | backpack | | Fit to Size Sentiment | Positive | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00040176422121 | | Import Designation | Imported | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 0.1"D x 14"W x 8.8"H | | Item Shape | Irregular shape | | Item Weight | 6 pounds | | Lining Description | Nylon | | Manufacturer | High Sierra | | Manufacturer Part Number | 539921050 | | Material Type | Polyester | | Number Of Pockets | 3 | | Number of Compartments | 9 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Abrasion Resistant, Laptop Compartment, Multiple Pockets, Wheels | | Outer Material | Polyester | | Pattern | Solid | | Pocket Description | Utility Pocket | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Product Style | Powerglide Wheeled Backpack | | Recommended Uses For Product | Travel | | School Type | High School | | Shell Type | Soft Shell | | Shoulder to Bottom Hem Length | 37.5 inches | | Size | One Size | | Sleeve Length Description | Long Sleeve | | Sport Type | Hiking | | Storage Volume | 23 liters | | Strap Type | Shoulder Strap | | Style Number | 53992-1050 | | Subject Character | Sports | | Theme | Motorcycle | | UPC | 040176422121 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Images ![Powerglide Wheeled Backpack, Black, One Size - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Y+PH5POZL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does it fit under the seat in an airplane?** A: I’ve traveled international and domestic flights with this as my carry on since 2015. It’s still like new, and now my wife prefers it on budget planes to save luggage fees. Works every time, so I’m not sure why others say not. True, it does not fit under all seats, but often under the seat ahead of me at my feet, and definitely in the overhead compartment no problem. Some flights check it at the gate to go underneath, but hey, I grab it on arrival, head right past baggage claim, and out the door in a jiffy. **Q: I have eight 3-ring binders I need to fit into this backpack, in addition to a pencil bag and other odds and ends. Will all this fit?** A: The inside of the large compartment towards the back measures 6" deep by 12" wide by 16" high. The smaller compartment towards the front has a padded compartment for a computer and some more space in front of that and it measures also 12" wide by 16" high but is about 2 1/2" deep. The small compartment at the front is about 9" wide by 9" high by 2 1/2" to 3" deep and it has built-in compartments. I think the 8 binders would probably fit in there, but I don't know exactly how thick your binders are. This is a good quality backpack for sure. **Q: Is this bag water resistant?** A: Yes it is. **Q: It is hard to tell from pictures and description, is there a zippered water bottle compartment on both sides or just one?** A: Both sides! Never tried putting a water bottle there, though! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Storage Galore -- Worth every penny to this demanding doctorate student. *by G***G on July 17, 2014* I am a doctorate student and I purchased this bag so that I could haul my giant Chemistry, Biology, and Physics texts with me. I saw in reviews that some people had trouble making their books fit, but I thought I'd give it a chance anyway. And I'm glad I did!! My wide 3-ring binders don't fit as well in the VERY back due to the wheel wells, but they fit fine if they're in front of another standard-size text. I measured, and the very back two inches of the backpack have about 10.5" between the wheel wells, but farther forward through the rest of the space can accommodate up to 14". I can carry two thick texts and two binders in the main compartment with a lot of space above them (in rolling position) to store a packed lunch. My 17" Lenovo laptop fits great in the laptop compartment along with its bulky power cord, a day planner, and a box of granola bars in case I get stranded on campus without a lunch. (cafeteria food is so expensive!) The little top zippered compartment fits my reading glasses in a hard case and my lab safety glasses/goggles nicely. The lower outside zippered compartment holds my clutch (aka a zippered wallet, for the guys), my cell phone, my keys, and a 5-star zippered pouch with pens, pencils, protractor, etc. The two side pouches are very roomy, but can encroach on the larger compartment space inside if you jam them full. I can fit a change purse and my 16oz water bottle into one of these completely and zip it closed when the main compartment is full. None of the zippers get hung up or have broken in the six months I have used it. My parking space is a half mile from my class building; I've dragged this bag behind me back and forth from my car to class every day, sometimes twice a day, M-F all through the spring semester and the wheels are still rolling smoothly. I have dragged it through shallow snow/slush/salt during those trips - the interior stayed dry and the exterior has not become damaged. I've only ventured to roll it through the pouring rain a couple of times, but from those experiences I can say that everything inside the bag stayed dry. I will say that the bag is not very comfortable to carry on my back for very long. It's extremely useful to have those straps for between classes when the hallways are jammed with people, or during the winter when I don't want to drag it through a foot of snow, but the bars of the rolling handle and the wheels both dig into my back after a while... It probably would not be so uncomfortable if I didn't have SO much heavy stuff packed into it. The straps are easy to get out and put away - I leave the very top of the strap compartment unzipped all the time so I can easily open one side and slide out a single shoulder strap to use on stairways and crowded hallways. Oh, and the top handle is holding up great as well - I use it over and over to haul the bag into and out of my car, up curbs, short sets of stairs, etc, and NONE of the stitching is coming undone or stretching. And I really think that's saying a lot, because I just weighed it "full" with my standard gear listed above and it weighs 45lbs! Overall, I love this bag and I'm incredibly satisfied with my purchase. I hope it continues to stand up to the demands I put on it for the next four years as well! UPDATE: After three years of rugged use and banging it down stairs and off curbs behind me, the wheel axle became bent and the wheels started to become off-kilter and squeaky. The bag remained every bit as durable otherwise, but everyone could hear me coming a mile away! Instead of contacting the company for repair/replacement, we just purchased another - the same make and model - and the new one has lived up to its predecessor. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend! *by S***P on July 27, 2026* An absolute lifesaver for heavy loads! The multiple compartments keep everything organized, the padded laptop sleeve is top-notch. The telescoping handle works great, the wheels glide effortlessly, and the overall quality is impressive. Highly recommend for travel or daily commuting! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Bag, easy to transform, full of compartments and pockets for organization *by R***E on March 10, 2018* I love this bag. I replaced an old wheeled backpack that I had purchased at a leather store. This one was more expensive, but after 1 1/2 weeks of use, it's worth every penny... It is the size of a large backpack and the handle has 3 height settings, plus can be put away and zipped into a pocket. There is a fabric handle as well, so you don't have to use the pull handle to lift. It is easy to switch to a backpack. It has a nice front pocket with inside slots to put pens and such. The next compartment is a laptop bag with a laptop pad and room to include other things like a 9X12 notepad or a cooling pad, and the laptop charger and anything else, like maybe a portable keyboard. The biggest compartment holds lots of stuff. You could put a set of overnight clothes, etc. in this compartment with toiletries, etc. I use it as my briefcase and include notbeooks, a portable desk set in a bag that holds pens, sticky notes, etc., a headset with microphone, etc. with room to spare. The two side pockets are a nice size for extras. On top of all of these awesome compartments, this bag is waterproof. I life on the West Coast where it rains a lot, so this is a big plus. One of the nicest things about this bag is how easy it is to pull. I replaced a bag with this one that had "inline skate" wheels and it had a drag on it and was hard to pull, especially in the end when one of the wheels fell off. These wheels are set in such as way as the bag just travels right along with ease. The pull handle is also easy to set up and down in the different settings with a simple push on the button. ## Frequently Bought Together - High Sierra Powerglide Wheeled Backpack, Black, One Size - High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Laptop Backpack, Black, One Size --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1341435-powerglide-wheeled-backpack-black-one-size](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1341435-powerglide-wheeled-backpack-black-one-size) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-09-23*