The main difference between the Osprey Talon 22 Backpack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is that the Talon 22 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Columbia |
Name | Talon 22 Backpack | Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 22L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 22.05 x 9.84 x 9.06 | 7 x 9.88 x 17 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 0.7lb 0.7oz | |
Fabric | Recycled 100D x 210D Nylon, PFC-free DWR | 100% Polyester with PU coating | |
Color | 4 color and patterns | Ancient Fossil/Cordovan | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | July 12, 2019 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | ||
Price | Under $150 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable padded shoulder straps | J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with whistle buckle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Biostretch hipbelt with pockets | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | Stretch woven harness pocket, hydration pocket, stretch-mesh front panel pocket, top pocket, and 2 side pockets | Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip | 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 | LidLock bike helmet and blinker light attachment | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; fits up to 13" laptop | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Airscape back panel | Foam padded back |
Adjustable Length Torso | Harness system easily adjusts to fit various torso lengths | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes |
Osprey 's Talon 22 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features.
The Osprey Talon 22 Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 22.05 x 9.84 x 9.06. It's made of Recycled 100D x 210D Nylon, PFC-free DWR and is available in 4 color 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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