Columbia Unisex Trek 18L Backpack vs YETI Crossroads Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Trek 18L Backpack and the YETI Crossroads Backpack 23 is that the Unisex Trek 18L Backpack has Lightweight (Yes) while the Crossroads Backpack 23 does not.

Columbia Unisex Trek 18L Backpack Front View
YETI Crossroads Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia YETI
Name Unisex Trek 18L Backpack Crossroads Backpack 23
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 18L 23L
Dimensions (in) 5.13 x 10.6 x 15.75 12 x 18 x 7
Fabric 100% Polyester 1000D Nylon
Color 2 Colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty YETI Limited Warranty
Release Date October 24, 2019
Rating 4.8
Price Under $50 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Custom shape with dual-density foam shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Clamshell
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 1 side pocket 1 zipped front pocket, 1 zipped back pocket, and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Multiple interior pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Separate padded laptop pocket fits up to a 15.5” laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Articulated back panel

You're currently comparing the Unisex Trek 18L Backpack by Columbia against the Crossroads Backpack 23 by YETI .


Columbia's Unisex Trek 18L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while YETI 's Crossroads Backpack 23 is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.

The Columbia Unisex Trek 18L Backpack has a capacity of 18L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 5.13 x 10.6 x 15.75. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 2 Colors and patterns in comparison the YETI Crossroads Backpack 23's capacity is 23L with a size of 12 x 18 x 7 inches. Constructed from 1000D Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.