Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack vs Eddie Bauer Adventurer® Trail Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the Eddie Bauer Adventurer® Trail Backpack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop mesh sleeve) while the Adventurer® Trail Backpack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Eddie Bauer Adventurer® Trail Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Eddie Bauer
Name Tandem Trail 16L Backpack Adventurer® Trail Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 16L 30L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 17.5 x 10.25 x 9.5
Weight (lb) 0.66 1
Fabric 100% Nylon 100% nylon
Color Black Fallgrass/Black True Blue
Rating 4.2 5.0
Price Under $75 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist 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 5 external pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Tool loops
Lightweight Ultralight construction Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps Side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded and quilted backpanel Padded
Hip Belt Pockets Available
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration Ready
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 Adventurer® Trail Backpack by Eddie Bauer .


Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while Eddie Bauer 's Adventurer® Trail Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking 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 Eddie Bauer Adventurer® Trail Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 17.5 x 10.25 x 9.5 inches. Constructed from 100% nylon it weighs 1 pounds and is available in True Blue.