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.
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 |
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.
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