Columbia Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack vs Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack and the Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is that the Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack does not.

Columbia Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack Front View
Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack Crescent Peak 23L Backpack
Category Laptop Hiking
Sub Category Everyday Hydration
Capacity (L) 26L 23L
Dimensions (in) 19.69 x 8.66 x 12.6 ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating Nylon
Color 8 Colors and patterns 2 Colors and pattern
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 2, 2011
Rating 4.5 3.8
Price Under $100 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured padded shoulder straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket 2 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Organizational panel
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top haul handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Padded bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Ventilated Back Backdraft ventilated back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Omni-Shield advanced repellency

You're currently comparing the Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack by Columbia against the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia 's Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Columbia's Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features.

The Columbia Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.69 x 8.66 x 12.6. It's made of 100% Polyester with PU coating and is available in 8 Colors and patterns in comparison the Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack's capacity is 23L with a size of ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 2 Colors and pattern.