Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack vs Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack

Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack Trek™ 24L Backpack
Category Hiking Commuter
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 16L 24L
Dimensions (in) 7 x 9.88 x 17 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5
Weight (lb) 0.7lb 0.7oz 0.8lb 1oz
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating 100% Polyester
Color Ancient Fossil/Cordovan Peach Blossom/Dark Coral
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket 1 front zippered pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Water bottle pocket
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets 1 side slip in pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Two webbing top handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to 13" laptop Padded; can accommodate most computers up to 15"
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back Padded

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Trek™ 24L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's Trek™ 24L Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack 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 Trek™ 24L Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 0.8lb 1oz pounds and is available in Peach Blossom/Dark Coral.