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.
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 |
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.
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