Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack vs Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack and the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is that the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Hip belt) while the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack does not.

Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Front View
Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Tandem Trail 16L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Backpacking Hydration
Capacity (L) 55L 16L
Dimensions (in) 14 x 8.5 x 23 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7
Weight (lb) 0.66
Fabric 100% Nylon 100% Nylon
Color 2 Colors and patterns Black Fallgrass/Black
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5 4.2
Price Under $200 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hip belt
Zippers YKK water resistant zipper Nylon with reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Rolltop access Normal top zipped access
External Pockets 6 external pockets and 2 side pocket Two water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Lightweight Ultralight construction
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Backdraft tensioned back panel Padded and quilted backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated pack rain fly
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes Trekking pole attachments
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Hydration compatible, Versatile and customizable Twin Slot webbing

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


Columbia 's Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration 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 Tandem Trail 16L Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 0.66 pounds and is available in Black Fallgrass/Black.