Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack vs Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack and the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is that the Trek™ 24L Backpack has Side Pockets (1 side slip in pocket) while the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack does not.

Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack - Front View
Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Trek™ 24L Backpack Tandem Trail 16L Backpack
Category Commuter Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Hydration
Capacity (L) 24L 16L
Dimensions (in) 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7
Weight (lb) 0.8lb 1oz 0.66
Fabric 100% Polyester 100% Nylon
Color Peach Blossom/Dark Coral Black Fallgrass/Black
Rating 4.2
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon with reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zippered pocket Two water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Water bottle pocket Laptop mesh sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side slip in pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles Top grab handle
Lightweight Ultralight construction
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; can accommodate most computers up to 15" Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded and quilted backpanel
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments
Other Features Other Features Hydration compatible, Versatile and customizable Twin Slot webbing

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


Columbia's Trek™ 24L Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration 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 Tandem Trail 16L Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 0.66 pounds and is available in Black Fallgrass/Black.