Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack vs Columbia Drawstring Pack

The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack and the Columbia Drawstring Pack is that the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap) while the Drawstring Pack does not.

Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Front View
Columbia Drawstring Pack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Drawstring Pack
Category Laptop Drawstring
Sub Category Everyday Gym
Capacity (L) 26L
Dimensions (in) 18 x 12.38 x 8.8 17.7 x 13.4 x 1.2
Weight (lb) 1.0 0.2
Fabric 100% Polyester 100% Nylon with PU Coating
Color 6 Colors and patterns 10 colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.9 4.7
Price Under $175 Under $25
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured padded shoulder straps Drawstring closure doubles as shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Zippers Reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Drawstring access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Organizational panel
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top haul handle Grab handle carry
Loops and Attachments Key clip
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Padded bottom panel Durable nylon base

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack by Columbia against the Drawstring Pack by Columbia .


Columbia 's Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Columbia 's Drawstring Pack is a Drawstring backpack with Gym features.

The Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 1.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18 x 12.38 x 8.8. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 6 Colors and patterns in comparison the Columbia Drawstring Pack's capacity is with a size of 17.7 x 13.4 x 1.2 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon with PU Coating it weighs 0.2 pounds and is available in 10 colors and patterns.