Columbia Mens Mazama™ 25L Backpack vs Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Mens Mazama™ 25L Backpack and the Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack is that the Mens Mazama™ 25L Backpack has Zippers (Reflective zipper pulls) while the Tandem Trail Backpack does not.

Columbia Mens Mazama™ 25L Backpack Front View
Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Mens Mazama™ 25L Backpack Tandem Trail Backpack
Category Laptop Hiking
Sub Category Mens Hydration
Capacity (L) 25L 22L
Dimensions (in) 18.5 x 12.6 x 7.5 10.24 x 11.42 x 19.29
Weight (lb) 1.0
Fabric 100% Polyester 100% Nylon
Color 4 Colors and patterns 10 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 15, 2019
Rating 4.2 4.5
Price Under $50 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured foam shoulder straps Breathable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Zippers Reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Rolltop closure
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket 2 side pocket
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
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Flat padded bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded quilted backpanel
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective safety accents
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Mens Mazama™ 25L Backpack by Columbia against the Tandem Trail Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia 's Mens Mazama™ 25L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Mens features while Columbia's Tandem Trail Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features.

The Columbia Mens Mazama™ 25L Backpack has a capacity of 25L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.5 x 12.6 x 7.5. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 4 Colors and patterns in comparison the Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 10.24 x 11.42 x 19.29 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 10 Colors and patterns.