Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is that the Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap) while the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack does not.

Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack Front View
Carhartt 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack
Specs Brand Columbia Carhartt
Name Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 27L 21L
Dimensions (in) ‎19.8 x 15.12 x 2.99 12 x 17.5 x 6
Weight (lb) 2.2
Fabric 100% Polyester 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Color Night Tide
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date ‎January 7, 2020 June 30, 2022
Rating 4.5 5
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Air mesh padded contoured techlite straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zip access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket Front zippered compartment with organization, one side pocket
Internal Compartments Organizational panel
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Elastic cord
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Padded; 15 inch laptop
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack by Columbia against the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack by Carhartt.


Columbia 's Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features.

The Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack has a capacity of 27L (liters), weighs 2.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are ‎19.8 x 15.12 x 2.99 . It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in Night Tide in comparison the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack's capacity is 21L with a size of 12 x 17.5 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent it weighs pounds and is available in .