TETON Sports Oasis 18L Hydration Pack vs Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Oasis 18L Hydration Pack and the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is that the Oasis 18L Hydration Pack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Oasis 18L Hydration Pack Side View
Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports Columbia
Name Oasis 18L Hydration Pack Tandem Trail 16L Backpack
Category Hydration Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Hydration
Capacity (L) 18L 16L
Dimensions (in) 18.5 x 10 x 7 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7
Weight (lb) 2.0 0.66
Fabric 210D Honeycomb Ripstop 100% Nylon
Color 12 colors and patterns Black Fallgrass/Black
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.6 4.2
Price Under $50 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured padded shoulder straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Anti-shock chest strap with safety whistle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon with reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets, 2 side pockets, and hydration pocket Two water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Bungee shock cord storage for helmet or jacket
Lightweight Ultralight construction
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded and quilted backpanel
Rain Cover Included rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective trim and accents
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes 2L hydration bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Hydration compatible, Versatile and customizable Twin Slot webbing

You're currently comparing the Oasis 18L Hydration Pack by TETON Sports against the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack by Columbia.


TETON Sports 's Oasis 18L Hydration Pack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features.

The TETON Sports Oasis 18L Hydration Pack has a capacity of 18L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.5 x 10 x 7. It's made of 210D Honeycomb Ripstop and is available in 12 colors and patterns 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.