The main difference between the Briggs & Riley Work Expandable Crossbody and the Meru Sling Backpack is that the Work Expandable Crossbody has Tablet Sleeve (Tablet compartment) while the Sling Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Briggs & Riley | Meru |
Name | Work Expandable Crossbody | Sling Backpack | |
Category | Everyday | Sling | |
Sub Category | Sling | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 8.5L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 3.5 x 9.5 x 12.5 | 11.9 x 10.3 x 2.4 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.32 | 0.9 | |
Fabric | 1600D Ballistic nylon | All Natural Cotton Canvas | |
Color | Grey | 10+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee | Meru Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | April 30, 2016 | ||
Rating | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $175 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable shoulder straps | Memory foam single strap |
Zippers | Corner wrapping zippers | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Side zipped access | |
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket | 3 front pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Multiple open slip | Large interior space with zipper pocket and small bottle holder | |
Water Bottle | No | Internal bottle holder | |
Lightweight | Yes | Yes | |
Business & School Features | Tablet Sleeve | Tablet compartment | |
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Airflow grommets on the base |
Briggs & Riley 's Work Expandable Crossbody is a Everyday backpack with Sling features while Meru 's Sling Backpack is a Sling backpack with Everyday features.
The Briggs & Riley Work Expandable Crossbody has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.32 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 3.5 x 9.5 x 12.5. It's made of 1600D Ballistic nylon and is available in Grey in comparison the Meru Sling Backpack's capacity is 8.5L with a size of 11.9 x 10.3 x 2.4 inches. Constructed from All Natural Cotton Canvas it weighs 0.9 pounds and is available in 10+ colors and patterns.
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