The main difference between the Eddie Bauer Adventurer® Trail Backpack and the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is that the Adventurer® Trail Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Eddie Bauer | Columbia |
Name | Adventurer® Trail Backpack | Tandem Trail 16L Backpack | |
Category | Hydration | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hydration | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 17.5 x 10.25 x 9.5 | 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 | |
Weight (lb) | 1 | 0.66 | |
Fabric | 100% nylon | 100% Nylon | |
Color | True Blue | Black Fallgrass/Black | |
Rating | 5.0 | 4.2 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $75 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable padded strap | Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | Adjustable sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable waist strap | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Nylon with reflective zipper pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top zipped access | |
External Pockets | 5 external pockets | Two water bottle pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop mesh sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Tool loops | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight | Ultralight construction | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Side compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded and quilted backpanel |
Hip Belt Pockets | Available | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Trekking pole attachments | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration Ready | |
Other Features | Other Features | Hydration compatible, Versatile and customizable Twin Slot webbing |
Eddie Bauer 's Adventurer® Trail Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features.
The Eddie Bauer Adventurer® Trail Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.5 x 10.25 x 9.5. It's made of 100% nylon and is available in True Blue in comparison the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 0.66 pounds and is available in Black Fallgrass/Black.
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