Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack vs High Sierra Loop Backpack

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.

Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
High Sierra Loop Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Loop Backpack by High Sierra .


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.