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.
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™ |
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.
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