The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the Outdoor Products Tadpole Hydration Pack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop mesh sleeve) while the Tadpole Hydration Pack does not.
Specs | Brand | Columbia | Outdoor Products |
Name | Tandem Trail 16L Backpack | Tadpole Hydration Pack | |
Category | Hiking | Hydration | |
Sub Category | Hydration | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | 3.5L | |
Dimensions (in) | 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 | 13.5 x 7.5 x 2.1 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.66 | 0.79 | |
Fabric | 100% Nylon | Polyester | |
Color | Black Fallgrass/Black | Violet Tulip | |
Release Date | September 20, 2018 | ||
Rating | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
Price | Under $75 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps | Breathable mesh shoulder strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | Adjustable chest strap | |
Zippers | Nylon with reflective zipper pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top zipped access | Normal top zip access | |
External Pockets | Two water bottle pockets | 2 external pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop mesh sleeve | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top carry handle | |
Lightweight | Ultralight construction | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Compression straps | |
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 Outdoor Products 's Tadpole Hydration Pack 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 Outdoor Products Tadpole Hydration Pack's capacity is 3.5L with a size of 13.5 x 7.5 x 2.1 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 0.79 pounds and is available in Violet Tulip.
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