Columbia Unisex Atlas Explorer 25L Backpack vs Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Atlas Explorer 25L Backpack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is that the Unisex Atlas Explorer 25L Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Elastic cord and key clip) while the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack does not.

Columbia Unisex Atlas Explorer 25L Backpack Front view
Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Unisex Atlas Explorer 25L Backpack Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack
Category Laptop Hiking
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 25L 16L
Dimensions (in) 20.24 x 14.72 x 3.35 7 x 9.88 x 17
Weight (lb) 1.0 0.7lb 0.7oz
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating 100% Polyester with PU coating
Color 4 Colors and patterns Ancient Fossil/Cordovan
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.3
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured padded shoulder straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps
Zippers Reflective zipper pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 side pocket Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top haul handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Elastic cord and key clip
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Padded; fits up to 13" laptop
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Flat padded bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket External bungee straps

You're currently comparing the Unisex Atlas Explorer 25L Backpack by Columbia against the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia's Unisex Atlas Explorer 25L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features.

The Columbia Unisex Atlas Explorer 25L Backpack has a capacity of 25L (liters), weighs 1.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 20.24 x 14.72 x 3.35. It's made of 100% Polyester with PU coating and is available in 4 Colors and patterns 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.