Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack vs Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack and the Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack is that the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack has Zippers (Reflective zipper pulls) while the Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack does not.

Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Front View
Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 26L 27L
Dimensions (in) 18 x 12.38 x 8.8 ‎19.8 x 15.12 x 2.99
Weight (lb) 1.0 2.2
Fabric 100% Polyester 100% Polyester
Color 6 Colors and patterns Night Tide
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date ‎January 7, 2020
Rating 4.9 4.5
Price Under $175 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured padded shoulder straps Air mesh padded contoured techlite straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Zippers Reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Organizational panel Organizational panel
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top haul handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Key clip Elastic cord
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Padded bottom panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack by Columbia against the Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack by Columbia .


Columbia 's Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Columbia 's Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features.

The Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 1.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18 x 12.38 x 8.8. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 6 Colors and patterns 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.