Columbia Drawstring Pack vs Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Drawstring Pack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is that the Drawstring Pack has Lightweight (Yes) while the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack does not.

Columbia Drawstring Pack Front View
Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Drawstring Pack Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack
Category Drawstring Laptop
Sub Category Gym Everyday
Capacity (L) 26L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 13.4 x 1.2 18 x 12.38 x 8.8
Weight (lb) 0.2 1.0
Fabric 100% Nylon with PU Coating 100% Polyester
Color 10 colors and patterns 6 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.9
Price Under $25 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Drawstring closure doubles as shoulder straps Contoured padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Zippers Reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Drawstring access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Organizational panel
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Grab handle carry Top haul handle
Loops and Attachments Key clip
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Durable nylon base Padded bottom panel

You're currently comparing the Drawstring Pack by Columbia against the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack by Columbia .


Columbia 's Drawstring Pack is a Drawstring backpack with Gym features while Columbia 's Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 26L Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 18 x 12.38 x 8.8 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 6 Colors and patterns.