Columbia Convey II 27L Rolltop Backpack vs Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Convey II 27L Rolltop Backpack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is that the Convey II 27L Rolltop Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap) while the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack does not.

Columbia Convey II 27L Rolltop Backpack - Front View
Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Convey II 27L Rolltop Backpack Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack
Category Everyday Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 27L 16L
Dimensions (in) 7 x 12.88 x 25.5 7 x 9.88 x 17
Weight (lb) 1.7 0.7lb 0.7oz
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating 100% Polyester with PU coating
Color Impulse Blue/Icons Patch Ancient Fossil/Cordovan
Price Under $75 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Zippers Plastic Molded Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Rolltop opening Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 front flap access pocket, 1 front zipped access pocket, 2 side mesh pockets, 1 back zipped pocket Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded; fits up to 13" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable airmesh Foam padded back
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective safety accents

You're currently comparing the Convey II 27L Rolltop Backpack by Columbia against the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia's Convey II 27L Rolltop Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features.

The Columbia Convey II 27L Rolltop Backpack has a capacity of 27L (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 7 x 12.88 x 25.5. It's made of 100% Polyester with PU coating and is available in Impulse Blue/Icons Patch in comparison the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 7 x 9.88 x 17 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester with PU coating it weighs 0.7lb 0.7oz pounds and is available in Ancient Fossil/Cordovan.