Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack vs Osprey Ultralight Stuff Backpack

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

Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Osprey Ultralight Stuff Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Osprey
Name Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack Ultralight Stuff Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 16L 18L
Dimensions (in) 7 x 9.88 x 17 17 x 9 x 7
Weight (lb) 0.7lb 0.7oz 0.2
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating 40D Nylon Ripstop
Color Ancient Fossil/Cordovan 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 30, 2015
Rating 4.6
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps Breathable mesh shoulder straps
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 1 zipped top pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to 13" laptop
Travel Features Packable / Foldable Folds into its built-in storage pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Ultralight Stuff Backpack by Osprey .


Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Osprey 's Ultralight Stuff 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 Osprey Ultralight Stuff Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 17 x 9 x 7 inches. Constructed from 40D Nylon Ripstop it weighs 0.2 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns .