Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack vs Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack and the Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack is that the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack does not.

Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack - Front View
Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack
Category Hiking Laptop
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 16L 27L
Dimensions (in) 7 x 9.88 x 17 ‎19.8 x 15.12 x 2.99
Weight (lb) 0.7lb 0.7oz 2.2
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating 100% Polyester
Color Ancient Fossil/Cordovan Night Tide
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date ‎January 7, 2020
Rating 4.5
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J-shape - Adjustable contoured padded shoulder straps Air mesh padded contoured techlite straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Bungee storage for wet/dirty gear, two water bottle pockets, 1 top zipped pocket 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Organizational panel
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Elastic cord
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to 13" laptop Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack by Columbia .


Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Columbia 's Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features.

The Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 0.7lb 0.7oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 7 x 9.88 x 17. It's made of 100% Polyester with PU coating and is available in Ancient Fossil/Cordovan in comparison the Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack's capacity is 27L with a size of ‎19.8 x 15.12 x 2.99 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 2.2 pounds and is available in Night Tide.