Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack vs CamelBak Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack and the CamelBak Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack is that the Tandem Trail Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle) while the Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack Front View
CamelBak Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia CamelBak
Name Tandem Trail Backpack Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 22L 21L
Dimensions (in) 10.24 x 11.42 x 19.29 21.3 x 11.8 x 11
Weight (lb) 1.0 2.1
Fabric 100% Nylon 420D Nylon
Color 10 Colors and patterns Galaxy Blue
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date February 6, 2018
Rating 4.5 4.6
Price Under $75 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Dual wing belt
Main Compartment Access Rolltop closure Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 side pocket Stretch overflow front pocket and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops Gear loops
Lightweight Yes
Travel Features Compression Straps 4-point external compression cinches
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded quilted backpanel Air support back panel
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Trekking Pole Holders Yes Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective safety accents
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L CRUX reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Tandem Trail Backpack by Columbia against the Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack by CamelBak .


Columbia's Tandem Trail Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while CamelBak 's Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack 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 Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack's capacity is 21L with a size of 21.3 x 11.8 x 11 inches. Constructed from 420D Nylon it weighs 2.1 pounds and is available in Galaxy Blue .