Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack vs RUPUMPACK Insulated Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the RUPUMPACK Insulated Hydration Backpack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop mesh sleeve) while the Insulated Hydration Backpack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
RUPUMPACK Insulated Hydration Backpack
Specs Brand Columbia RUPUMPACK
Name Tandem Trail 16L Backpack Insulated Hydration Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 16L 18L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 18 x 10 x 6
Weight (lb) 0.66 1.4
Fabric 100% Nylon Nylon
Color Black Fallgrass/Black 7 colors and patterns
Release Date February 18, 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 whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist straps with pockets
Water Proof / Water Resistant High density water-resistant material
Zippers Nylon with reflective zipper pulls Heavy duty and hidden-teeth zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal top zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Two water bottle pockets 2 front zipped pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Reinforced top grab handle
Loops and Attachments D-rings, pipe hose clip
Lightweight Ultralight construction
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded and quilted backpanel Ventilated mesh back padding
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accents
Hydration Features Bladder Size 2.5L BPA free bladder included
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 RUPUMPACK.


Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while RUPUMPACK'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 RUPUMPACK Insulated Hydration Backpack 's capacity is 18L with a size of 18 x 10 x 6 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 1.4 pounds and is available in 7 colors and patterns.