Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack vs Quechua 10L Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack and the Quechua 10L Hiking Backpack is that the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the 10L Hiking Backpack does not.

Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Quechua 10L Hiking Backpack
Specs Brand Columbia Quechua
Name Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack 10L Hiking Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 16L 10L
Dimensions (in) 7 x 9.88 x 17 15.7 x 9.1 x 3.9
Weight (lb) 0.7lb 0.7oz 0.4
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating Nylon
Color Ancient Fossil/Cordovan 6 colors and patterns
Warranty Quechua 10 Year Warranty
Rating 4.5
Price Under $50 Under $25
General Features Shoulder Straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water and tear resistant material
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 front pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to 13" laptop
Travel Features Base / Bottom Abrasion-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia against the 10L Hiking Backpack by Quechua.


Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Quechua's 10L Hiking 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 Quechua 10L Hiking Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 15.7 x 9.1 x 3.9 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 0.4 pounds and is available in 6 colors and patterns.