Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack vs CamelBak Cloud Walker™ 18 Hydration Pack 85 oz Backpack

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.

Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
CamelBak Cloud Walker™ 18 Hydration Pack 85 oz Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Cloud Walker™ 18 Hydration Pack 85 oz Backpack by CamelBak .


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.