Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack vs Mubasel Gear Insulated Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack and the Mubasel Gear Insulated Hydration Backpack is that the Tandem Trail Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle) while the Insulated Hydration Backpack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Mubasel Gear
Name Tandem Trail Backpack Insulated Hydration Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 22L
Dimensions (in) 10.24 x 11.42 x 19.29
Weight (lb) 1.0 1.6
Fabric 100% Nylon Nylon
Color 10 Colors and patterns 10+ colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Mubasel Gear 1-Year Warranty
Release Date July 9, 2019
Rating 4.5 4.7
Price Under $75 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable shoulder straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable chest strap with buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt with pockets
Water Proof / Water Resistant Waterproof and durable material
Main Compartment Access Rolltop closure Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 side pocket 1 zipped front pocket, front mesh pocket, and 2 waist pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Web tote handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops Elastic cord
Headset Opening Earphone hole
Lightweight Yes Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded quilted backpanel Padded breathable back system
Ventilated Back Ventilated ergonomic mesh back
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective safety accents Reflective accents
Hydration Features Bladder Size 2L BPA free food grade hydration bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Tandem Trail Backpack by Columbia against the Insulated Hydration Backpack by Mubasel Gear.


Columbia's Tandem Trail Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while Mubasel Gear's Insulated Hydration 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 Mubasel Gear Insulated Hydration Backpack's capacity is with a size of inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in 10+ colors and patterns .