Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack vs YETI Crossroads Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack and the YETI Crossroads Backpack 23 is that the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack has Zippers (Reflective zipper pulls) while the Crossroads Backpack 23 does not.

Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Front View
YETI Crossroads Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia YETI
Name Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Crossroads Backpack 23
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 26L 23L
Dimensions (in) 18 x 12.38 x 8.8 12 x 18 x 7
Weight (lb) 1.0
Fabric 100% Polyester 1000D Nylon
Color 6 Colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty YETI Limited Warranty
Release Date October 24, 2019
Rating 4.9 4.8
Price Under $175 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured padded shoulder straps Custom shape with dual-density foam shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap
Zippers Reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Clamshell
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket 1 zipped front pocket, 1 zipped back pocket, and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Organizational panel Multiple interior pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top haul handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Key clip
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Separate padded laptop pocket fits up to a 15.5” laptop
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Padded bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Articulated back panel

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack by Columbia against the Crossroads Backpack 23 by YETI .


Columbia 's Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while YETI 's Crossroads Backpack 23 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 YETI Crossroads Backpack 23's capacity is 23L with a size of 12 x 18 x 7 inches. Constructed from 1000D Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.