The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack and the Columbia Zigzag 30L Backpack is that the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Zigzag 30L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Columbia | Columbia |
Name | Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack | Zigzag 30L Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 7 x 9.88 x 17 | 18.66 x 14.21 x 3.74 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.7lb 0.7oz | 1.0 | |
Fabric | 100% Polyester with PU coating | 100% Polyester with PU coating | |
Color | Ancient Fossil/Cordovan | 20+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.8 | ||
Price | Under $50 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps | Padded shoulder straps |
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 | 2 front zipped pockets and 2 side pockets | |
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 | Webbing loops | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; fits up to 13" laptop | Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" |
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Flat padded bottom | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Foam padded back | |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective zipper pulls |
Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Columbia 's Zigzag 30L 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 Zigzag 30L Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 18.66 x 14.21 x 3.74 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester with PU coating it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.
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