Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack vs Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack and the Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is that the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack does not.

Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack Crescent Peak 23L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Hydration
Capacity (L) 16L 23L
Dimensions (in) 7 x 9.88 x 17 ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3
Weight (lb) 0.7lb 0.7oz
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating Nylon
Color Ancient Fossil/Cordovan 2 Colors and pattern
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 2, 2011
Rating 3.8
Price Under $50 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket 2 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to 13" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back
Ventilated Back Backdraft ventilated back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Omni-Shield advanced repellency

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features.

The Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 0.7lb 0.7oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 7 x 9.88 x 17. It's made of 100% Polyester with PU coating and is available in Ancient Fossil/Cordovan in comparison the Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack's capacity is 23L with a size of ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 2 Colors and pattern.