Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack vs Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 Backpack

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.

Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Front View
Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 55 Frontview
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

You're currently comparing the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack by Columbia against the Farpoint Trek 55 by Osprey .


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.