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.
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 |
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.
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