Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack vs Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack and the Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is that the Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack has Internal Compartments (Organizational panel) while the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack does not.

Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack Front View
Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack Crescent Peak 23L Backpack
Category Laptop Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Hydration
Capacity (L) 27L 23L
Dimensions (in) ‎19.8 x 15.12 x 2.99 ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3
Weight (lb) 2.2
Fabric 100% Polyester Nylon
Color Night Tide 2 Colors and pattern
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date ‎January 7, 2020 May 2, 2011
Rating 4.5 3.8
Price Under $100 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Air mesh padded contoured techlite straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap Buckle waist strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket 2 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Organizational panel
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Elastic cord Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Ventilated Back Backdraft ventilated back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes
Other Features Other Features Omni-Shield advanced repellency

You're currently comparing the Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack by Columbia against the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia 's Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration 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 Crescent Peak 23L Backpack's capacity is 23L with a size of ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 2 Colors and pattern.