The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the CamelBak Cloud Walker™ 18 Hydration Pack 85 oz Backpack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Lightweight (Ultralight construction) while the Cloud Walker™ 18 Hydration Pack 85 oz Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Columbia | CamelBak |
Name | Tandem Trail 16L Backpack | Cloud Walker™ 18 Hydration Pack 85 oz Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hydration | |
Sub Category | Hydration | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | 18L | |
Dimensions (in) | 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 | 19.69 x 11.02 x 2.56 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.66 | 1.74 | |
Fabric | 100% Nylon | ||
Color | Black Fallgrass/Black | Aura Orange & Charcoal | |
Warranty | CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee | ||
Release Date | January 10, 2018 | ||
Rating | 4.2 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $75 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | Adjustable chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable Waist Strap | ||
Zippers | Nylon with reflective zipper pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top zipped access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | Two water bottle pockets | 3 external pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop mesh sleeve | 1 slip in pocket | |
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Lightweight | Ultralight construction | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded and quilted backpanel | Air Support™ Back Panel |
Trekking Pole Holders | Trekking pole attachments | Yes | |
Other Features | Other Features | Hydration compatible, Versatile and customizable Twin Slot webbing |
Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while CamelBak 's Cloud Walker™ 18 Hydration Pack 85 oz 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 Cloud Walker™ 18 Hydration Pack 85 oz Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 19.69 x 11.02 x 2.56 inches. Constructed from it weighs 1.74 pounds and is available in Aura Orange & Charcoal.
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