Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack vs Mystery Ranch Pop Up 30 Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack and the Mystery Ranch Pop Up 30 Backpack is that the Tandem Trail Backpack has Handles (Top grab handle) while the Pop Up 30 Backpack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack Front View
Mystery Ranch Pop Up 30 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Mystery Ranch
Name Tandem Trail Backpack Pop Up 30 Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 22L
Dimensions (in) 10.24 x 11.42 x 19.29 22.5 x 11 x 11
Weight (lb) 1.0 4.9
Fabric 100% Nylon 330D Lite plus CORDURA® fabric
Color 10 Colors and patterns Coyote
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5
Price Under $75 Under $400
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers YKK® zippers
Main Compartment Access Rolltop closure Access to the interior via the horseshoe main zipper
External Pockets 2 side pocket 3 external pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Dual stretch-woven side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Lightweight Yes
Travel Features Compression Straps Side and bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded quilted backpanel Padded
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective safety accents
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Available

You're currently comparing the Tandem Trail Backpack by Columbia against the Pop Up 30 Backpack by Mystery Ranch .


Columbia's Tandem Trail Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while Mystery Ranch 's Pop Up 30 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 Mystery Ranch Pop Up 30 Backpack's capacity is with a size of 22.5 x 11 x 11 inches. Constructed from 330D Lite plus CORDURA® fabric it weighs 4.9 pounds and is available in Coyote.