Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack vs Kipling Seoul Large Backpack

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

Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Front View
Kipling Seoul Large Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Kipling
Name Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Seoul Large Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 26L 27L
Dimensions (in) 18 x 12.38 x 8.8 7.25 x 13 x 17.75
Weight (lb) 1.0 1.41
Fabric 100% Polyester Nylon
Color 6 Colors and patterns True Blue Tonal
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.9 4.8
Price Under $175 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable, padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Zippers Reflective zipper pulls Nylon
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket 2 front zipped pockets, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Organizational panel 1 laptop sleeve, 1 slip on pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 slip on side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top haul handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Key clip
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Unpadded
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket 1 front organizer pockets for multiple items
Travel Features Base / Bottom Padded bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Unpadded
Other Features Other Features With monkey chain

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack by Columbia against the Seoul Large Backpack by Kipling.


Columbia 's Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Kipling's Seoul Large Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 Kipling Seoul Large Backpack's capacity is 27L with a size of 7.25 x 13 x 17.75 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 1.41 pounds and is available in True Blue Tonal.