Columbia Unisex Zigzag 27L Backpack vs Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Zigzag 27L Backpack and the Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack is that the Unisex Zigzag 27L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with rescue whistle) while the Trek™ 24L Backpack does not.

Columbia Unisex Zigzag 27L Backpack Front View
Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Unisex Zigzag 27L Backpack Trek™ 24L Backpack
Category Laptop Commuter
Sub Category School Daypack
Capacity (L) 27L 24L
Dimensions (in) 11.81 x 7.87 x 1.97 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5
Weight (lb) 0.8lb 1oz
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating 100% Polyester
Color 4 Colors and patterns Peach Blossom/Dark Coral
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket 1 front zippered pocket
Internal Compartments Organizational panel Water bottle pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 1 side slip in pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Two webbing top handles
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Padded; can accommodate most computers up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Flat padded bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Unisex Zigzag 27L Backpack by Columbia against the Trek™ 24L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia 's Unisex Zigzag 27L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Columbia's Trek™ 24L Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features.

The Columbia Unisex Zigzag 27L Backpack has a capacity of 27L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.81 x 7.87 x 1.97. It's made of 100% Polyester with PU coating and is available in 4 Colors and patterns in comparison the Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 0.8lb 1oz pounds and is available in Peach Blossom/Dark Coral.