The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack and the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is that the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack has Side Pockets (2 mesh side pockets) while the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Columbia | Columbia |
Name | Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack | Tandem Trail 16L Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Hydration | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 7 x 9.88 x 17 | 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.7lb 0.7oz | 0.66 | |
Fabric | 100% Polyester with PU coating | 100% Nylon | |
Color | Ancient Fossil/Cordovan | Black Fallgrass/Black | |
Rating | 4.2 | ||
Price | Under $50 | Under $75 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps | Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Nylon with reflective zipper pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top zipped access | |
External Pockets | Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket | Two water bottle pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve | Laptop mesh sleeve | |
Side Pockets | 2 mesh side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Lightweight | Ultralight construction | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; fits up to 13" laptop | Padded |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Foam padded back | Padded and quilted backpanel |
Trekking Pole Holders | Trekking pole attachments | ||
Other Features | Other Features | Hydration compatible, Versatile and customizable Twin Slot webbing |
Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L 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 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.
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