Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack vs Columbia Drawstring Pack

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

Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Columbia Drawstring Pack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack Drawstring Pack
Category Hiking Drawstring
Sub Category Daypack Gym
Capacity (L) 16L
Dimensions (in) 7 x 9.88 x 17 17.7 x 13.4 x 1.2
Weight (lb) 0.7lb 0.7oz 0.2
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating 100% Nylon with PU Coating
Color Ancient Fossil/Cordovan 10 colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $25
General Features Shoulder Straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps Drawstring closure doubles as shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Drawstring access
External Pockets Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Grab handle carry
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to 13" laptop
Travel Features Base / Bottom Durable nylon base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Drawstring Pack by Columbia .


Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Columbia 's Drawstring Pack is a Drawstring backpack with Gym 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 Drawstring Pack's capacity is with a size of 17.7 x 13.4 x 1.2 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon with PU Coating it weighs 0.2 pounds and is available in 10 colors and patterns.