Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack vs Columbia Convey II 27L Rolltop Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the Columbia Convey II 27L Rolltop Backpack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Lightweight (Ultralight construction) while the Convey II 27L Rolltop Backpack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Columbia Convey II 27L Rolltop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Tandem Trail 16L Backpack Convey II 27L Rolltop Backpack
Category Hiking Everyday
Sub Category Hydration Daypack
Capacity (L) 16L 27L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 7 x 12.88 x 25.5
Weight (lb) 0.66 1.7
Fabric 100% Nylon 100% Polyester with PU coating
Color Black Fallgrass/Black Impulse Blue/Icons Patch
Rating 4.2
Price Under $75 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable sternum strap
Zippers Nylon with reflective zipper pulls Plastic Molded
Main Compartment Access Normal top zipped access Rolltop opening
External Pockets Two water bottle pockets 1 front flap access pocket, 1 front zipped access pocket, 2 side mesh pockets, 1 back zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Ultralight construction
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded and quilted backpanel Breathable airmesh
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective safety accents
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 Convey II 27L Rolltop Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while Columbia's Convey II 27L Rolltop Backpack is a Everyday 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 Convey II 27L Rolltop Backpack's capacity is 27L with a size of 7 x 12.88 x 25.5 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester with PU coating it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in Impulse Blue/Icons Patch.