Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack vs Columbia Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack and the Columbia Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack is that the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack has Back Panel (Foam padded back) while the Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack does not.

Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Columbia Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack
Category Hiking Laptop
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Capacity (L) 16L 26L
Dimensions (in) 7 x 9.88 x 17 19.69 x 8.66 x 12.6
Weight (lb) 0.7lb 0.7oz
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating 100% Polyester with PU coating
Color Ancient Fossil/Cordovan 8 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps Contoured padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Organizational panel
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top haul handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to 13" laptop Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Padded bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack by Columbia .


Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Columbia 's Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 19.69 x 8.66 x 12.6 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester with PU coating it weighs pounds and is available in 8 Colors and patterns.