Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack vs Columbia Zigzag 18L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack and the Columbia Zigzag 18L Backpack is that the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with rescue whistle) while the Zigzag 18L Backpack does not.

Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Front View
Columbia Zigzag 18L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Zigzag 18L Backpack
Category Hiking Laptop
Sub Category Hydration Everyday
Capacity (L) 23L 18L
Dimensions (in) ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3 4 x 12 x 17.5
Fabric Nylon Polyester
Color 2 Colors and pattern 7 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 2, 2011
Rating 3.8
Price Under $300 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket 1 front zipped pocket and 1 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops Webbing loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Hiking / Backpacking Features 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 Zigzag 18L Backpack by Columbia .


Columbia's Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while Columbia 's Zigzag 18L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 Zigzag 18L Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 4 x 12 x 17.5 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in 7 Colors and patterns.