Columbia Zigzag 18L Backpack vs Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Zigzag 18L Backpack and the Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is that the Zigzag 18L Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15") while the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack does not.

Columbia Zigzag 18L Backpack Front View
Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Zigzag 18L Backpack Crescent Peak 23L Backpack
Category Laptop Hiking
Sub Category Everyday Hydration
Capacity (L) 18L 23L
Dimensions (in) 4 x 12 x 17.5 ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3
Fabric Polyester Nylon
Color 7 Colors and patterns 2 Colors and pattern
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 2, 2011
Rating 3.8
Price Under $75 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 1 side pockets 2 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket
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 Webbing loops Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Hiking / Backpacking Features Ventilated Back Backdraft ventilated back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Omni-Shield advanced repellency

You're currently comparing the Zigzag 18L Backpack by Columbia against the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia 's Zigzag 18L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Columbia's Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration 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 Crescent Peak 23L Backpack's capacity is 23L with a size of ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 2 Colors and pattern.