The main difference between the Venture Pal 35L Packable Hiking Backpack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is that the 35L Packable Hiking Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Chest clip with whistle buckle) while the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Venture Pal | Columbia |
Name | 35L Packable Hiking Backpack | Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 35L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 14.13 x 10.87 x 2.8 | 7 x 9.88 x 17 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.7 | 0.7lb 0.7oz | |
Fabric | Nylon | 100% Polyester with PU coating | |
Color | 8 colors | Ancient Fossil/Cordovan | |
Warranty | Venture Pal Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | April 4, 2018 | ||
Rating | 4.5 | ||
Price | Under $25 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Breathable mesh shoulder straps with padding | J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Chest clip with whistle buckle | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water and tear resistant material | ||
Zippers | SBS metal zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Multi-pockets in the main compartment | 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 | D-rings | ||
Lightweight | Yes | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; fits up to 13" laptop | |
Travel Features | Packable / Foldable | Folds down to 9 x 8.5 x 2.2 inches | |
Compression Straps | External side compression straps | ||
Base / Bottom | Double layer bottom | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Foam padded back | |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective accents |
Venture Pal 's 35L Packable Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features.
The Venture Pal 35L Packable Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 35L (liters), weighs 0.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14.13 x 10.87 x 2.8. It's made of Nylon and is available in 8 colors 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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