Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack vs Mubasel Gear Insulated Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the Mubasel Gear Insulated Hydration Backpack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon with reflective zipper pulls) while the Insulated Hydration Backpack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Mubasel Gear
Name Tandem Trail 16L Backpack Insulated Hydration Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 16L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7
Weight (lb) 0.66 1.6
Fabric 100% Nylon Nylon
Color Black Fallgrass/Black 10+ colors and patterns
Warranty Mubasel Gear 1-Year Warranty
Release Date July 9, 2019
Rating 4.2 4.7
Price Under $75 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable chest strap with buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt with pockets
Water Proof / Water Resistant Waterproof and durable material
Zippers Nylon with reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Two water bottle pockets 1 zipped front pocket, front mesh pocket, and 2 waist pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Web tote handle
Loops and Attachments Elastic cord
Headset Opening Earphone hole
Lightweight Ultralight construction Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded and quilted backpanel Padded breathable back system
Ventilated Back Ventilated ergonomic mesh back
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accents
Hydration Features Bladder Size 2L BPA free food grade hydration bladder
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 Insulated Hydration Backpack by Mubasel Gear.


Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while Mubasel Gear's Insulated Hydration 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 Mubasel Gear Insulated Hydration Backpack's capacity is with a size of inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in 10+ colors and patterns .