Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack vs Samsonite Carrier Tucker Backpack

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

Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Front View
Samsonite Carrier Tucker Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Samsonite
Name Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Carrier Tucker Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 26L
Dimensions (in) 18 x 12.38 x 8.8 18.5 × 13 × 7
Weight (lb) 1.0 2.1
Fabric 100% Polyester Polyester
Color 6 Colors and patterns Black
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Rating 4.9 4.7
Price Under $175 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured padded shoulder straps S-curve padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Zippers Reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Organizational panel Roomy main compartment features storage space and well considered business organization
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top haul handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Key clip Daisy chains
USB Charger Built-in USB charger
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6”
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Padded bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack by Columbia against the Carrier Tucker Backpack by Samsonite.


Columbia 's Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Samsonite's Carrier Tucker 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 Samsonite Carrier Tucker Backpack's capacity is with a size of 18.5 × 13 × 7 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 2.1 pounds and is available in Black.