CamelBak Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack vs Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack

The main difference between the CamelBak Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack and the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is that the Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Dual wing belt) while the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack does not.

CamelBak Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack Front View
Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand CamelBak Columbia
Name Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack Tandem Trail 16L Backpack
Category Hydration Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Hydration
Capacity (L) 21L 16L
Dimensions (in) 21.3 x 11.8 x 11 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7
Weight (lb) 2.1 0.66
Fabric 420D Nylon 100% Nylon
Color Galaxy Blue Black Fallgrass/Black
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date February 6, 2018
Rating 4.6 4.2
Price Under $200 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Dual wing belt
Zippers Nylon with reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zipped access
External Pockets Stretch overflow front pocket and 2 side pockets Two water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Lightweight Ultralight construction
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps 4-point external compression cinches
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Air support back panel Padded and quilted backpanel
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Trekking Pole Holders Yes Trekking pole attachments
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L CRUX reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Hydration compatible, Versatile and customizable Twin Slot webbing

You're currently comparing the Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack by CamelBak against the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack by Columbia.


CamelBak 's Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features.

The CamelBak Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack has a capacity of 21L (liters), weighs 2.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21.3 x 11.8 x 11. It's made of 420D Nylon and is available in Galaxy Blue in comparison the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 0.66 pounds and is available in Black Fallgrass/Black.