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.
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 |
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.
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