Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack vs CamelBak Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack and the CamelBak Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack is that the Tandem Trail Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle) while the Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack Front View
CamelBak Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia CamelBak
Name Tandem Trail Backpack Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 22L 6L
Dimensions (in) 10.24 x 11.42 x 19.29 17.7 x 9.8 x 7.5
Weight (lb) 1.0 0.92
Fabric 100% Nylon 420-denier nylon
Color 10 Colors and patterns Black
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Rating 4.5
Price Under $75 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Dual Adjustable Sternum Straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Rolltop closure Normal top zip access
External Pockets 2 side pocket 8 external pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops Elastic pump loop
Lightweight Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded quilted backpanel Padded
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective safety accents Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes
Other Features Other Features Includes a 2-liter Crux™ reservoir with QuickLink™

You're currently comparing the Tandem Trail Backpack by Columbia against the Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack by CamelBak .


Columbia's Tandem Trail Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while CamelBak 's Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features.

The Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 1.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 10.24 x 11.42 x 19.29. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 10 Colors and patterns in comparison the CamelBak Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack's capacity is 6L with a size of 17.7 x 9.8 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from 420-denier nylon it weighs 0.92 pounds and is available in Black.