High Sierra Loop Backpack vs Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack

The main difference between the High Sierra Loop Backpack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is that the Loop Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Monster hook on front panel) while the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack does not.

High Sierra Loop Backpack Front View
Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand High Sierra Columbia
Name Loop Backpack Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 33L 16L
Dimensions (in) 19 × 13.5 × 8.5 7 x 9.88 x 17
Weight (lb) 2 0.7lb 0.7oz
Fabric 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon 100% Polyester with PU coating
Color 30+ colors and patterns Ancient Fossil/Cordovan
Warranty High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Yoke-style mesh padded shoulder strap 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 3 zipped front pockets, 1 zipped top pocket and 2 side pockets Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Multiple pockets, pen pockets and key fob hook 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 Monster hook on front panel
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment holds up to 15.6" Padded; fits up to 13" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Dedicated tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Adjustable bottom webbing straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back

You're currently comparing the Loop Backpack by High Sierra against the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia.


High Sierra 's Loop Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features.

The High Sierra Loop Backpack has a capacity of 33L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19 × 13.5 × 8.5. It's made of 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon and is available in 30+ 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.