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.
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 |
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.
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