CamelBak Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack vs Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack

The main difference between the CamelBak Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack and the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is that the Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Wing belt ) while the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack does not.

CamelBak Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack Front View
Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand CamelBak Columbia
Name Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack Tandem Trail 16L Backpack
Category Hydration Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Hydration
Capacity (L) 23L 16L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 11 x 10 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7
Weight (lb) 2.5 0.66
Fabric 100% Nylon
Color 2 colors and patterns Black Fallgrass/Black
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date February 20, 2020
Rating 4.6 4.2
Price Under $175 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 Wing belt
Zippers Nylon with reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 hip belt pockets Two water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments 2 interior pockets Laptop mesh sleeve
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, gear loops, trek pole holder
Lightweight Ultralight construction
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Air support™ back panel Padded and quilted backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Yes Trekking pole attachments
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Hydration compatible, Versatile and customizable Twin Slot webbing

You're currently comparing the Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack by CamelBak against the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack by Columbia.


CamelBak 's Fourteener 26 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 26 Hydration Pack has a capacity of 23L (liters), weighs 2.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 11 x 10. It's made of and is available in 2 colors and patterns 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.