Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack vs Columbia PFG Terminal Tackle Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack and the Columbia PFG Terminal Tackle Backpack is that the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack has Side Pockets (2 mesh side pockets) while the PFG Terminal Tackle Backpack does not.

Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Columbia PFG Terminal Tackle Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack PFG Terminal Tackle Backpack
Category Hiking Outdoor
Sub Category Daypack Fishing
Capacity (L) 16L 28L
Dimensions (in) 7 x 9.88 x 17 18 x 11.8 x 8.8
Weight (lb) 0.7lb 0.7oz 1
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating Polyester
Color Ancient Fossil/Cordovan
Price Under $50 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps Breathable and padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls 2 way non metal zipper
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped compartment
External Pockets Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket 1 fleece-lined sunglasses pocket, 2 water bottle pockets, 1 zippered pocket,
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve 2 main compartments
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Adjustable fishing rod carrier, key clip
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to 13" laptop Padded, fleece-lined laptop sleeves
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back Breathable air-mesh backpanel

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia against the PFG Terminal Tackle Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's PFG Terminal Tackle Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Fishing 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 PFG Terminal Tackle Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 18 x 11.8 x 8.8 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 1 pounds and is available in .