CamelBak Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack vs Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack

The main difference between the CamelBak Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack and the Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack is that the Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls) while the Tandem Trail Backpack does not.

CamelBak Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack - Front View
Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack Front View
Specs Brand CamelBak Columbia
Name Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack Tandem Trail Backpack
Category Hydration Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Hydration
Capacity (L) 6L 22L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 9.8 x 7.5 10.24 x 11.42 x 19.29
Weight (lb) 0.92 1.0
Fabric 420-denier nylon 100% Nylon
Color Black 10 Colors and patterns
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5
Price Under $150 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Breathable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Dual Adjustable Sternum Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip access Rolltop closure
External Pockets 8 external pockets 2 side pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Elastic pump loop Gear loops
Lightweight Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded quilted backpanel
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Yes Reflective safety accents
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes
Other Features Other Features Includes a 2-liter Crux™ reservoir with QuickLink™

You're currently comparing the Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack by CamelBak against the Tandem Trail Backpack by Columbia.


CamelBak 's Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while Columbia's Tandem Trail Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features.

The CamelBak Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack has a capacity of 6L (liters), weighs 0.92 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.7 x 9.8 x 7.5. It's made of 420-denier nylon and is available in Black in comparison the Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 10.24 x 11.42 x 19.29 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 10 Colors and patterns.