Columbia Zigzag 18L Backpack vs Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Zigzag 18L Backpack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is that the Zigzag 18L Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Webbing loops) while the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack does not.

Columbia Zigzag 18L Backpack Front View
Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Zigzag 18L Backpack Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack
Category Laptop Hiking
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 18L 16L
Dimensions (in) 4 x 12 x 17.5 7 x 9.88 x 17
Weight (lb) 0.7lb 0.7oz
Fabric Polyester 100% Polyester with PU coating
Color 7 Colors and patterns Ancient Fossil/Cordovan
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Price Under $75 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 1 side pockets Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Padded; fits up to 13" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back

You're currently comparing the Zigzag 18L Backpack by Columbia against the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia 's Zigzag 18L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features.

The Columbia Zigzag 18L Backpack has a capacity of 18L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 4 x 12 x 17.5. It's made of Polyester and is available in 7 Colors and patterns in comparison the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 7 x 9.88 x 17 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester with PU coating it weighs 0.7lb 0.7oz pounds and is available in Ancient Fossil/Cordovan.