Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack vs Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon with reflective zipper pulls) while the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Tandem Trail 16L Backpack Crescent Peak 23L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Hydration Hydration
Capacity (L) 16L 23L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3
Weight (lb) 0.66
Fabric 100% Nylon Nylon
Color Black Fallgrass/Black 2 Colors and pattern
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 2, 2011
Rating 4.2 3.8
Price Under $75 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Zippers Nylon with reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Two water bottle pockets 2 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Lightweight Ultralight construction
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded and quilted backpanel
Ventilated Back Backdraft ventilated back panel
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Hydration compatible, Versatile and customizable Twin Slot webbing Omni-Shield advanced repellency

You're currently comparing the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while Columbia's Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration 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 Crescent Peak 23L Backpack's capacity is 23L with a size of ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 2 Colors and pattern.