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.
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 |
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 .
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