Water Buffalo Road Runner Hydration Pack vs Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack

The main difference between the Water Buffalo Road Runner Hydration Pack and the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is that the Road Runner Hydration Pack has Loops and Attachments (Bungee cord strap and dual tube clips) while the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack does not.

Water Buffalo Road Runner Hydration Pack Front View
Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Water Buffalo Columbia
Name Road Runner Hydration Pack Tandem Trail 16L Backpack
Category Hydration Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Hydration
Capacity (L) 5L 16L
Dimensions (in) 9 x 15 x 2 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7
Weight (lb) 0.4 0.66
Fabric Ripstop Nylon 100% Nylon
Color 4 colors and patterns Black Fallgrass/Black
Warranty Water Buffalo Keep Cool Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 8, 2018
Rating 4.6 4.2
Price Under $25 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded and ventilated strap Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Chest strap with safety whistle Adjustable sternum strap
Zippers Durable SBS zipper Nylon with reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zipped access
External Pockets Front velcro pocket Two water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Bungee cord strap and dual tube clips
Lightweight Yes Ultralight construction
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded and quilted backpanel
Ventilated Back Ventilated back
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accents
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 2L BPA-free water bladder (included)
Other Features Other Features Hydration compatible, Versatile and customizable Twin Slot webbing

You're currently comparing the Road Runner Hydration Pack by Water Buffalo against the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack by Columbia.


Water Buffalo 's Road Runner Hydration Pack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features.

The Water Buffalo Road Runner Hydration Pack has a capacity of 5L (liters), weighs 0.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 9 x 15 x 2. It's made of Ripstop Nylon and is available in 4 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.