Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack vs Water Buffalo Road Runner Hydration Pack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the Water Buffalo Road Runner Hydration Pack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop mesh sleeve) while the Road Runner Hydration Pack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Water Buffalo Road Runner Hydration Pack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Water Buffalo
Name Tandem Trail 16L Backpack Road Runner Hydration Pack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 16L 5L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 9 x 15 x 2
Weight (lb) 0.66 0.4
Fabric 100% Nylon Ripstop Nylon
Color Black Fallgrass/Black 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Water Buffalo Keep Cool Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 8, 2018
Rating 4.2 4.6
Price Under $75 Under $25
General Features Shoulder Straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps Padded and ventilated strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Chest strap with safety whistle
Zippers Nylon with reflective zipper pulls Durable SBS zipper
Main Compartment Access Normal top zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Two water bottle pockets Front velcro pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Bungee cord strap and dual tube clips
Lightweight Ultralight construction Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded and quilted backpanel
Ventilated Back Ventilated back
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accents
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 2L BPA-free water bladder (included)
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 Road Runner Hydration Pack by Water Buffalo .


Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while Water Buffalo 's Road Runner 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 Water Buffalo Road Runner Hydration Pack's capacity is 5L with a size of 9 x 15 x 2 inches. Constructed from Ripstop Nylon it weighs 0.4 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.