The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the CamelBak Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon with reflective zipper pulls) while the Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack does not.
Specs | Brand | Columbia | CamelBak |
Name | Tandem Trail 16L Backpack | Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack | |
Category | Hiking | Hydration | |
Sub Category | Hydration | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | 21L | |
Dimensions (in) | 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 | 21.3 x 11.8 x 11 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.66 | 2.1 | |
Fabric | 100% Nylon | 420D Nylon | |
Color | Black Fallgrass/Black | Galaxy Blue | |
Warranty | CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee | ||
Release Date | February 6, 2018 | ||
Rating | 4.2 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $75 | Under $200 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps | Adjustable shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | Adjustable sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Dual wing belt | ||
Zippers | Nylon with reflective zipper pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal top zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | Two water bottle pockets | Stretch overflow front pocket and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop mesh sleeve | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | No | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Gear loops | ||
Lightweight | Ultralight construction | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | 4-point external compression cinches | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded and quilted backpanel | Air support back panel |
Internal / External Frame | Internal frame | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Trekking pole attachments | Yes | |
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds 3L CRUX reservoir | |
Hydration Compatible | 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 Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack 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 Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack's capacity is 21L with a size of 21.3 x 11.8 x 11 inches. Constructed from 420D Nylon it weighs 2.1 pounds and is available in Galaxy Blue .
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