The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap) while the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Columbia | Columbia |
Name | Tandem Trail 16L Backpack | Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Hydration | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 | 7 x 9.88 x 17 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.66 | 0.7lb 0.7oz | |
Fabric | 100% Nylon | 100% Polyester with PU coating | |
Color | Black Fallgrass/Black | Ancient Fossil/Cordovan | |
Rating | 4.2 | ||
Price | Under $75 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps | J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum 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 | Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop mesh sleeve | Laptop sleeve | |
Side Pockets | 2 mesh side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Lightweight | Ultralight construction | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | Padded; fits up to 13" laptop |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded and quilted backpanel | Foam padded back |
Trekking Pole Holders | Trekking pole attachments | ||
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 Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack 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 Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 7 x 9.88 x 17 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester with PU coating it weighs 0.7lb 0.7oz pounds and is available in Ancient Fossil/Cordovan.
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