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.
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 |
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.
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