Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack vs Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is that the Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle) while the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack does not.

Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack Front View
Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack
Category Laptop Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 32L 16L
Dimensions (in) 17.2 x 12.68 x 7.99 7 x 9.88 x 17
Weight (lb) 2.38 0.7lb 0.7oz
Fabric 100% Nylon 100% Polyester with PU coating
Color 3 Colors and patterns Ancient Fossil/Cordovan
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 5.0
Price Under $125 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable hip belt
Zippers Reflective zipper pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Organizational panel 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
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Padded; fits up to 13" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Fleece lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable airmesh backpanel Foam padded back

You're currently comparing the Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack by Columbia against the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia 's Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features.

The Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack has a capacity of 32L (liters), weighs 2.38 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.2 x 12.68 x 7.99. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 3 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.