Columbia Drawstring Pack vs Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Drawstring Pack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is that the Drawstring Pack has Lightweight (Yes) while the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack does not.

Columbia Drawstring Pack Front View
Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Drawstring Pack Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack
Category Drawstring Hiking
Sub Category Gym Daypack
Capacity (L) 16L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 13.4 x 1.2 7 x 9.88 x 17
Weight (lb) 0.2 0.7lb 0.7oz
Fabric 100% Nylon with PU Coating 100% Polyester with PU coating
Color 10 colors and patterns Ancient Fossil/Cordovan
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $25 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Drawstring closure doubles as shoulder straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Drawstring access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Grab handle carry Top grab handle
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to 13" laptop
Travel Features Base / Bottom Durable nylon base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back

You're currently comparing the Drawstring Pack by Columbia against the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia 's Drawstring Pack is a Drawstring backpack with Gym features while Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features.

The Columbia Drawstring Pack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 0.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.7 x 13.4 x 1.2. It's made of 100% Nylon with PU Coating and is available in 10 colors and patterns 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.