Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack vs Columbia Zigzag 18L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack and the Columbia Zigzag 18L Backpack is that the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with rescue whistle) while the Zigzag 18L Backpack does not.

Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Front View
Columbia Zigzag 18L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Zigzag 18L Backpack
Category Hiking Laptop
Sub Category Backpacking Everyday
Capacity (L) 55L 18L
Dimensions (in) 14 x 8.5 x 23 4 x 12 x 17.5
Fabric 100% Nylon Polyester
Color 2 Colors and patterns 7 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5
Price Under $200 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps Padded 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 Normal zipped access
External Pockets 6 external pockets and 2 side pocket 1 front zipped pocket and 1 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops Webbing loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
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 Zigzag 18L Backpack by Columbia .


Columbia 's Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while Columbia 's Zigzag 18L 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 Zigzag 18L Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 4 x 12 x 17.5 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in 7 Colors and patterns.