Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack vs Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is that the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Hip belt) while the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack does not.

Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Front View
Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack
Category Hiking Laptop
Sub Category Backpacking Everyday
Capacity (L) 55L 26L
Dimensions (in) 14 x 8.5 x 23 18 x 12.38 x 8.8
Weight (lb) 1.0
Fabric 100% Nylon 100% Polyester
Color 2 Colors and patterns 6 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5 4.9
Price Under $200 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps Contoured padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hip belt
Zippers YKK water resistant zipper Reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Rolltop access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 6 external pockets and 2 side pocket 1 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 grab handle Top haul handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops Key clip
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 Back Panel Backdraft tensioned back panel
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 26L Backpack by Columbia .


Columbia 's Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while Columbia 's Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 26L Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 18 x 12.38 x 8.8 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 6 Colors and patterns.