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

The main difference between the Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is that the Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap) while the Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack does not.

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

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


Columbia 's Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack is a Hiking 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 Columbia Atlas Explorer™ 16L Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 7 x 9.88 x 17 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester with PU coating it weighs 0.7lb 0.7oz pounds and is available in Ancient Fossil/Cordovan.