Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack vs Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack and the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is that the Trek™ 24L Backpack has Internal Compartments (Water bottle pocket) while the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack does not.

Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack - Front View
Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Trek™ 24L Backpack Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack
Category Commuter Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Backpacking
Capacity (L) 24L 55L
Dimensions (in) 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5 14 x 8.5 x 23
Weight (lb) 0.8lb 1oz
Fabric 100% Polyester 100% Nylon
Color Peach Blossom/Dark Coral 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Techlite adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hip belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls YKK water resistant zipper
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Rolltop access
External Pockets 1 front zippered pocket 6 external pockets and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Water bottle pocket
Side Pockets 1 side slip in pocket Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; can accommodate most computers up to 15"
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Backdraft tensioned back panel
Rain Cover Integrated pack rain fly
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Trek™ 24L Backpack by Columbia against the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack by Columbia .


Columbia's Trek™ 24L Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while Columbia 's Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 14 x 8.5 x 23 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.