Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack vs Columbia Unisex Outdry EX 20L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack and the Columbia Unisex Outdry EX 20L Backpack is that the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Unisex Outdry EX 20L Backpack does not.

Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Columbia Unisex Outdry EX 20L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack Unisex Outdry EX 20L Backpack
Category Hiking Laptop
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Capacity (L) 16L 20L
Dimensions (in) 7 x 9.88 x 17 18.1 x 15.1 x 2.5
Weight (lb) 0.7lb 0.7oz 1.0
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating 100% Polyester
Color Ancient Fossil/Cordovan 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5
Price Under $50 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Extreme external seam sealed construction with waterproof materials
Zippers Nylon zipper with string 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
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Organizational panel
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to 13" laptop Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective safety accents

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Unisex Outdry EX 20L Backpack by Columbia .


Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Columbia 's Unisex Outdry EX 20L 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 Outdry EX 20L Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 18.1 x 15.1 x 2.5 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.