Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack vs Fjällräven Ulvo 23 Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack and the Fjällräven Ulvo 23 Backpack is that the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack has Back Panel (Foam padded back) while the Ulvo 23 Backpack does not.

Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Fjällräven Ulvo 23i Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Fjällräven
Name Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack Ulvo 23 Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 16L 23L
Dimensions (in) 7 x 9.88 x 17 18 x 11 x 5
Weight (lb) 0.7lb 0.7oz 1.43
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide
Color Ancient Fossil/Cordovan Red Gold
Rating 4.5
Price Under $50 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest 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 2 side pockets, large zippered front pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Attachment loop for a bike lamp
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to 13" laptop Padded; 15” laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Ulvo 23 Backpack by Fjällräven .


Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Fjällräven 's Ulvo 23 Backpack is a Hiking 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 Fjällräven Ulvo 23 Backpack's capacity is 23L with a size of 18 x 11 x 5 inches. Constructed from Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide it weighs 1.43 pounds and is available in Red Gold.