Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack vs Columbia Drawstring Pack

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

Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Front View
Columbia Drawstring Pack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Drawstring Pack
Category Hiking Drawstring
Sub Category Backpacking Gym
Capacity (L) 55L
Dimensions (in) 14 x 8.5 x 23 17.7 x 13.4 x 1.2
Weight (lb) 0.2
Fabric 100% Nylon 100% Nylon with PU Coating
Color 2 Colors and patterns 10 colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5 4.7
Price Under $200 Under $25
General Features Shoulder Straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps Drawstring closure doubles as shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hip belt
Zippers YKK water resistant zipper
Main Compartment Access Rolltop access Drawstring access
External Pockets 6 external pockets and 2 side pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Grab handle carry
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Lightweight Yes
Travel Features Base / Bottom Durable nylon base
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 Drawstring Pack by Columbia .


Columbia 's Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while Columbia 's Drawstring Pack is a Drawstring backpack with Gym 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 Drawstring Pack's capacity is with a size of 17.7 x 13.4 x 1.2 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon with PU Coating it weighs 0.2 pounds and is available in 10 colors and patterns.