Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack vs Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack and the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is that the Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable hip belt) while the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack does not.

Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack Front View
Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack Tandem Trail 16L Backpack
Category Laptop Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Hydration
Capacity (L) 32L 16L
Dimensions (in) 17.2 x 12.68 x 7.99 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7
Weight (lb) 2.38 0.66
Fabric 100% Nylon 100% Nylon
Color 3 Colors and patterns Black Fallgrass/Black
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 5.0 4.2
Price Under $125 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable hip belt
Zippers Reflective zipper pulls Nylon with reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket Two water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Organizational panel Laptop mesh sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top haul handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Ultralight construction
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Padded
Tablet Sleeve Fleece lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable airmesh backpanel 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 Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack by Columbia against the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia 's Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration 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 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.