Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack vs Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop mesh sleeve) while the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Tandem Trail 16L Backpack Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Hydration Backpacking
Capacity (L) 16L 55L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 14 x 8.5 x 23
Weight (lb) 0.66
Fabric 100% Nylon 100% Nylon
Color Black Fallgrass/Black 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.2 4.5
Price Under $75 Under $200
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 Hip belt
Zippers Nylon with reflective zipper pulls YKK water resistant zipper
Main Compartment Access Normal top zipped access Rolltop access
External Pockets Two water bottle pockets 6 external pockets 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 Backdraft tensioned back panel
Rain Cover Integrated pack rain fly
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
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 Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack by Columbia .


Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while Columbia 's Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 14 x 8.5 x 23 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.