Columbia Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack vs Water Buffalo Road Runner Hydration Pack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack and the Water Buffalo Road Runner Hydration Pack is that the Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack has Back Panel (Breathable 3D EVA backpanel) while the Road Runner Hydration Pack does not.

Columbia Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack Front View
Water Buffalo Road Runner Hydration Pack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Water Buffalo
Name Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack Road Runner Hydration Pack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 16L 5L
Dimensions (in) 16.5 x 10.5 x 1.5 9 x 15 x 2
Weight (lb) 0.4
Fabric 100% Nylon Ripstop Nylon
Color Bright Chartreuse Matcha 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Water Buffalo Keep Cool Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 8, 2018
Rating 5.0 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $25
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic shoulder straps Padded and ventilated strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Chest strap with safety whistle
Zippers Durable SBS zipper
Main Compartment Access Top zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front velcro pocket
Water Bottle No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops Bungee cord strap and dual tube clips
Lightweight Yes Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable 3D EVA backpanel
Ventilated Back Ventilated back
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accents
Hydration Features Bladder Size 1.5 Liter Holds 2L BPA-free water bladder (included)
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Road Runner Hydration Pack by Water Buffalo .


Columbia 's Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while Water Buffalo 's Road Runner Hydration Pack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features.

The Columbia Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 16.5 x 10.5 x 1.5 . It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in Bright Chartreuse Matcha in comparison the Water Buffalo Road Runner Hydration Pack's capacity is 5L with a size of 9 x 15 x 2 inches. Constructed from Ripstop Nylon it weighs 0.4 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.