Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack vs Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack

Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack - Front View
Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Trek™ 24L Backpack Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack
Category Commuter Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 24L 16L
Dimensions (in) 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5 7 x 9.88 x 17
Weight (lb) 0.8lb 1oz 0.7lb 0.7oz
Fabric 100% Polyester 100% Polyester with PU coating
Color Peach Blossom/Dark Coral Ancient Fossil/Cordovan
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 front zippered pocket Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Water bottle pocket Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side slip in pocket 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; can accommodate most computers up to 15" Padded; fits up to 13" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Foam padded back

You're currently comparing the Trek™ 24L Backpack by Columbia against the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia's Trek™ 24L Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features.

The Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack has a capacity of 24L (liters), weighs 0.8lb 1oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in Peach Blossom/Dark Coral in comparison the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 7 x 9.88 x 17 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester with PU coating it weighs 0.7lb 0.7oz pounds and is available in Ancient Fossil/Cordovan.