Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack vs Columbia Drawstring Pack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the Columbia Drawstring Pack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap) while the Drawstring Pack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Columbia Drawstring Pack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Tandem Trail 16L Backpack Drawstring Pack
Category Hiking Drawstring
Sub Category Hydration Gym
Capacity (L) 16L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 17.7 x 13.4 x 1.2
Weight (lb) 0.66 0.2
Fabric 100% Nylon 100% Nylon with PU Coating
Color Black Fallgrass/Black 10 colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.2 4.7
Price Under $75 Under $25
General Features Shoulder Straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps Drawstring closure doubles as shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Zippers Nylon with reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zipped access Drawstring access
External Pockets Two water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Grab handle carry
Lightweight Ultralight construction Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Durable nylon base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded and quilted backpanel
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments
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 Drawstring Pack by Columbia .


Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while Columbia 's Drawstring Pack is a Drawstring backpack with Gym 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 Drawstring Pack's capacity is with a size of 17.7 x 13.4 x 1.2 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon with PU Coating it weighs 0.2 pounds and is available in 10 colors and patterns.