Columbia Zigzag 30L Backpack vs Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Zigzag 30L Backpack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is that the Zigzag 30L Backpack has Reflective Safety Strips (Reflective zipper pulls) while the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack does not.

Columbia Zigzag 30L Backpack Front View
Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Zigzag 30L Backpack Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L 26L
Dimensions (in) 18.66 x 14.21 x 3.74 18 x 12.38 x 8.8
Weight (lb) 1.0 1.0
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating 100% Polyester
Color 20+ colors and patterns 6 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.8 4.9
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Contoured padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Zippers Reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 front zipped pockets and 2 side pockets 1 front zipped pocket 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 haul handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing loops Key clip
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Flat padded bottom Padded bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Reflective Safety Strips Reflective zipper pulls

You're currently comparing the Zigzag 30L Backpack by Columbia against the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack by Columbia .


Columbia 's Zigzag 30L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Columbia 's Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.

The Columbia Zigzag 30L Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 1.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.66 x 14.21 x 3.74. It's made of 100% Polyester with PU coating and is available in 20+ colors and patterns in comparison the Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 18 x 12.38 x 8.8 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 6 Colors and patterns.