Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack vs Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap) while the Trek™ 24L Backpack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Tandem Trail 16L Backpack Trek™ 24L Backpack
Category Hiking Commuter
Sub Category Hydration Daypack
Capacity (L) 16L 24L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5
Weight (lb) 0.66 0.8lb 1oz
Fabric 100% Nylon 100% Polyester
Color Black Fallgrass/Black Peach Blossom/Dark Coral
Rating 4.2
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
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 1 front zippered pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve Water bottle pocket
Side Pockets 1 side slip in pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Two webbing top handles
Lightweight Ultralight construction
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded; can accommodate most computers up to 15"
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded and quilted backpanel Padded
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 Trek™ 24L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while Columbia's Trek™ 24L Backpack is a Commuter 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 Trek™ 24L Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 0.8lb 1oz pounds and is available in Peach Blossom/Dark Coral.