The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack and the Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 is that the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack has Zippers (YKK water resistant zipper) while the Farpoint Trek 55 does not.
Specs | Brand | Columbia | Osprey |
Name | Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack | Farpoint Trek 55 | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Backpacking | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 55L | 55L | |
Dimensions (in) | 14 x 8.5 x 23 | 25 x 13 x 12 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.9 | ||
Fabric | 100% Nylon | 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop | |
Color | 2 Colors and patterns | 2 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | August 18, 2010 | ||
Rating | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $200 | Under $200 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Techlite adjustable shoulder straps | Padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with rescue whistle | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Hip belt | Padded hip belts | |
Zippers | YKK water resistant zipper | ||
Main Compartment Access | Rolltop access | Large panel zip access | |
External Pockets | 6 external pockets and 2 side pocket | Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket, detachable daypack | |
Internal Compartments | Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Padded top and side handles | |
Loops and Attachments | Gear loops | Gear loops | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Lockable laptop and tablet compartment | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Internal and external compression straps | |
Stowable Straps | Stowaway backpanel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap | ||
Rear Loading Straps | Yes | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Backdraft tensioned back panel | Smooth mesh covered atilon foam back panel |
Rain Cover | Integrated pack rain fly | ||
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5mm lightWire peripheral frame | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper | |
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes |
Columbia 's Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while Osprey 's Farpoint Trek 55 is a Hiking backpack with Travel 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 Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 's capacity is 55L with a size of 25 x 13 x 12 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop it weighs 3.9 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.
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