Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack vs Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is that the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with rescue whistle) while the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack does not.

Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Front View
Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Hydration Daypack
Capacity (L) 23L 16L
Dimensions (in) ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3 7 x 9.88 x 17
Weight (lb) 0.7lb 0.7oz
Fabric Nylon 100% Polyester with PU coating
Color 2 Colors and pattern Ancient Fossil/Cordovan
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 2, 2011
Rating 3.8
Price Under $300 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to 13" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back
Ventilated Back Backdraft ventilated back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Omni-Shield advanced repellency

You're currently comparing the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack by Columbia against the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia's Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features.

The Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack has a capacity of 23L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3. It's made of Nylon and is available in 2 Colors and pattern 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.