The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack and the High Sierra Loop Backpack is that the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Loop Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Columbia | High Sierra |
Name | Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack | Loop Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | 33L | |
Dimensions (in) | 7 x 9.88 x 17 | 19 × 13.5 × 8.5 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.7lb 0.7oz | 2 | |
Fabric | 100% Polyester with PU coating | 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon | |
Color | Ancient Fossil/Cordovan | 30+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $50 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps | Yoke-style mesh padded shoulder strap |
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 | 3 zipped front pockets, 1 zipped top pocket and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve | Multiple pockets, pen pockets and key fob hook | |
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 | Monster hook on front panel | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; fits up to 13" laptop | Padded laptop compartment holds up to 15.6" |
Tablet Sleeve | Dedicated tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Rear Loading Straps | Adjustable bottom webbing straps | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Foam padded back |
Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while High Sierra 's Loop 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 High Sierra Loop Backpack's capacity is 33L with a size of 19 × 13.5 × 8.5 inches. Constructed from 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns.
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