The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the Mystery Ranch Pop Up 30 Backpack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop mesh sleeve) while the Pop Up 30 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Columbia | Mystery Ranch |
Name | Tandem Trail 16L Backpack | Pop Up 30 Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hydration | |
Sub Category | Hydration | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 | 22.5 x 11 x 11 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.66 | 4.9 | |
Fabric | 100% Nylon | 330D Lite plus CORDURA® fabric | |
Color | Black Fallgrass/Black | Coyote | |
Rating | 4.2 | ||
Price | Under $75 | Under $400 | |
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 | YKK® zippers | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top zipped access | Access to the interior via the horseshoe main zipper | |
External Pockets | Two water bottle pockets | 3 external pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop mesh sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | Dual stretch-woven side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Lightweight | Ultralight construction | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Side and bottom compression | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded and quilted backpanel | Padded |
Trekking Pole Holders | Trekking pole attachments | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Available | |
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 Mystery Ranch 's Pop Up 30 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 Mystery Ranch Pop Up 30 Backpack's capacity is with a size of 22.5 x 11 x 11 inches. Constructed from 330D Lite plus CORDURA® fabric it weighs 4.9 pounds and is available in Coyote.
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