Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack vs Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is that the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with rescue whistle) while the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack does not.

Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Front View
Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Backpacking Daypack
Capacity (L) 55L 16L
Dimensions (in) 14 x 8.5 x 23 7 x 9.88 x 17
Weight (lb) 0.7lb 0.7oz
Fabric 100% Nylon 100% Polyester with PU coating
Color 2 Colors and patterns Ancient Fossil/Cordovan
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5
Price Under $200 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hip belt
Zippers YKK water resistant zipper Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Rolltop access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 6 external pockets and 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 grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to 13" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Backdraft tensioned back panel Foam padded back
Rain Cover Integrated pack rain fly
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack by Columbia against the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia 's Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features.

The Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14 x 8.5 x 23. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 2 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.