The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack and the Venture Pal 40L Packable Hiking Daypack is that the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the 40L Packable Hiking Daypack does not.
Specs | Brand | Columbia | Venture Pal |
Name | Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack | 40L Packable Hiking Daypack | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | 40L | |
Dimensions (in) | 7 x 9.88 x 17 | 12.5 x 6.3 x 19.3 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.7lb 0.7oz | 0.7 | |
Fabric | 100% Polyester with PU coating | Nylon | |
Color | Ancient Fossil/Cordovan | 8 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Venture Pal Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | March 25, 2019 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $50 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps | Breathable mesh shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Chest clip with whistle buckle | ||
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 front zipped pocket, 1 back zipped pocket and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve | Inner zipped pocket and wet pocket | |
Side Pockets | 2 mesh side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | D-rings, gear loops | ||
Lightweight | Yes | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; fits up to 13" laptop | |
Travel Features | Packable / Foldable | Folds down to 6.6 x 1.9 x 8.2 inch | |
Compression Straps | External side compression straps | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Foam padded back | |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective accents | ||
Gym / Sports Features | Waterproof Pouch | Wet pocket in the main compartment |
Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Venture Pal's 40L Packable Hiking 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 Venture Pal 40L Packable Hiking Daypack's capacity is 40L with a size of 12.5 x 6.3 x 19.3 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 0.7 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.
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