Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack vs Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack and the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is that the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop sleeve) while the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack does not.

Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Backpacking
Capacity (L) 16L 55L
Dimensions (in) 7 x 9.88 x 17 14 x 8.5 x 23
Weight (lb) 0.7lb 0.7oz
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating 100% Nylon
Color Ancient Fossil/Cordovan 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5
Price Under $50 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hip belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls YKK water resistant zipper
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Rolltop access
External Pockets Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket 6 external pockets and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to 13" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back Backdraft tensioned back panel
Rain Cover Integrated pack rain fly
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack by Columbia .


Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Columbia 's Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Trail Elite 55L Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 14 x 8.5 x 23 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.