Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack vs Outdoor Products Tadpole Hydration Pack

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

Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack Front View
Outdoor Products Tadpole Hydration Pack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Outdoor Products
Name Tandem Trail Backpack Tadpole Hydration Pack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 22L 3.5L
Dimensions (in) 10.24 x 11.42 x 19.29 13.5 x 7.5 x 2.1
Weight (lb) 1.0 0.79
Fabric 100% Nylon Polyester
Color 10 Colors and patterns Violet Tulip
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 20, 2018
Rating 4.5 4.5
Price Under $75 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable shoulder straps Breathable mesh shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Rolltop closure Normal top zip access
External Pockets 2 side pocket 2 external pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top carry handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Lightweight Yes
Travel Features Compression Straps Compression straps
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 Tadpole Hydration Pack by Outdoor Products .


Columbia's Tandem Trail Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while Outdoor Products 's Tadpole 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 Outdoor Products Tadpole Hydration Pack's capacity is 3.5L with a size of 13.5 x 7.5 x 2.1 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 0.79 pounds and is available in Violet Tulip.