Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack vs Water Buffalo Road Runner Hydration Pack

The main difference between the Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack and the Water Buffalo Road Runner Hydration Pack is that the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Buckle waist strap) while the Road Runner Hydration Pack does not.

Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Front View
Water Buffalo Road Runner Hydration Pack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Water Buffalo
Name Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Road Runner Hydration Pack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 23L 5L
Dimensions (in) ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3 9 x 15 x 2
Weight (lb) 0.4
Fabric Nylon Ripstop Nylon
Color 2 Colors and pattern 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Water Buffalo Keep Cool Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 2, 2011 August 8, 2018
Rating 3.8 4.6
Price Under $300 Under $25
General Features Shoulder Straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps Padded and ventilated strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle Chest strap with safety whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Zippers Durable SBS zipper
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket Front velcro pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops Bungee cord strap and dual tube clips
Lightweight Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Ventilated Back Backdraft ventilated back panel Ventilated back
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accents
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 2L BPA-free water bladder (included)
Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Omni-Shield advanced repellency

You're currently comparing the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack by Columbia against the Road Runner Hydration Pack by Water Buffalo .


Columbia's Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while Water Buffalo 's Road Runner Hydration Pack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking 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 Water Buffalo Road Runner Hydration Pack's capacity is 5L with a size of 9 x 15 x 2 inches. Constructed from Ripstop Nylon it weighs 0.4 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.