Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack vs Sunhiker Small Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack and the Sunhiker Small Hiking Backpack is that the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop sleeve) while the Small Hiking Backpack does not.

Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Sunhiker Small Hiking Backpack
Specs Brand Columbia Sunhiker
Name Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack Small Hiking Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 16L 25L
Dimensions (in) 7 x 9.88 x 17 15.8 x 9.4 x 5.9
Weight (lb) 0.7lb 0.7oz 0.8
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating Nylon
Color Ancient Fossil/Cordovan 14 colors and patterns
Rating 4.4
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps Breathable mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Waterproof material
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls High quality zippers
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 front pockets 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
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to 13" laptop
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back Padded mesh back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accent

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


Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Sunhiker 's Small 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 Sunhiker Small Hiking Backpack 's capacity is 25L with a size of 15.8 x 9.4 x 5.9 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 0.8 pounds and is available in 14 colors and patterns.