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.
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 |
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.
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