Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack vs CamelBak Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the CamelBak Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop mesh sleeve) while the Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
CamelBak Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia CamelBak
Name Tandem Trail 16L Backpack Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 16L 6L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 17.7 x 9.8 x 7.5
Weight (lb) 0.66 0.92
Fabric 100% Nylon 420-denier nylon
Color Black Fallgrass/Black Black
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Rating 4.2
Price Under $75 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Dual Adjustable Sternum Straps
Zippers Nylon with reflective zipper pulls Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zipped access Normal top zip access
External Pockets Two water bottle pockets 8 external pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Elastic pump loop
Lightweight Ultralight construction
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded and quilted backpanel Padded
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments
Reflective Safety Strips Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Hydration compatible, Versatile and customizable Twin Slot webbing Includes a 2-liter Crux™ reservoir with QuickLink™

You're currently comparing the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack by CamelBak .


Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while CamelBak 's Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features.

The Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 0.66 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in Black Fallgrass/Black in comparison the CamelBak Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack's capacity is 6L with a size of 17.7 x 9.8 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from 420-denier nylon it weighs 0.92 pounds and is available in Black.