Eddie Bauer Adventurer® Trail Backpack vs Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack

The main difference between the Eddie Bauer Adventurer® Trail Backpack and the Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack is that the Adventurer® Trail Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Tandem Trail Backpack does not.

Eddie Bauer Adventurer® Trail Backpack - Front View
Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Eddie Bauer Columbia
Name Adventurer® Trail Backpack Tandem Trail Backpack
Category Hydration Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Hydration
Capacity (L) 30L 22L
Dimensions (in) 17.5 x 10.25 x 9.5 10.24 x 11.42 x 19.29
Weight (lb) 1 1.0
Fabric 100% nylon 100% Nylon
Color True Blue 10 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 5.0 4.5
Price Under $150 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap 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
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Rolltop closure
External Pockets 5 external pockets 2 side pocket
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Tool loops Gear loops
Lightweight Lightweight Yes
Travel Features Compression Straps Side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded quilted backpanel
Hip Belt Pockets Available
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective safety accents
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration Ready Yes

You're currently comparing the Adventurer® Trail Backpack by Eddie Bauer against the Tandem Trail Backpack by Columbia.


Eddie Bauer 's Adventurer® Trail Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while Columbia's Tandem Trail 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 Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 10.24 x 11.42 x 19.29 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 10 Colors and patterns.