Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack vs Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack

The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack and the Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack is that the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Daylite Plus Daypack does not.

Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Osprey
Name Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack Daylite Plus Daypack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 16L 20L
Dimensions (in) 7 x 9.88 x 17 21 x 13 x 3
Weight (lb) 0.7lb 0.7oz 1.2
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating 210D Nylon Double Diamond Ripstop
Color Ancient Fossil/Cordovan 11+ colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 4, 2016
Rating 4.8
Price Under $50 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hip belt
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 zipped plus shove-it front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 15” laptop or tablet
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Integrated top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to 13" laptop Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External side compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Harness grab handle doubles as a luggage pass-thru
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back Mesh back panel
Ventilated Back Ventilated back panel
Hydration Features Bladder Size 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Daylite Plus Daypack by Osprey .


Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Osprey 's Daylite Plus Daypack 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 Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack's capacity is 20L with a size of 21 x 13 x 3 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Double Diamond Ripstop it weighs 1.2 pounds and is available in 11+ colors and patterns.