Columbia Unisex Zigzag 27L Backpack vs Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Zigzag 27L Backpack and the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is that the Unisex Zigzag 27L Backpack has Internal Compartments (Organizational panel) while the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack does not.

Columbia Unisex Zigzag 27L Backpack Front View
Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Unisex Zigzag 27L Backpack Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack
Category Laptop Hiking
Sub Category School Backpacking
Capacity (L) 27L 55L
Dimensions (in) 11.81 x 7.87 x 1.97 14 x 8.5 x 23
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating 100% Nylon
Color 4 Colors and patterns 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.5
Price Under $75 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hip belt
Zippers YKK water resistant zipper
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Rolltop access
External Pockets 2 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket 6 external pockets and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Organizational panel
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 Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Flat padded bottom panel
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 Zigzag 27L Backpack by Columbia against the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack by Columbia .


Columbia 's Unisex Zigzag 27L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Columbia 's Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 14 x 8.5 x 23 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.