Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack vs Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack and the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is that the Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Buckle waist strap) while the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack does not.

Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack Front View
Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack Tandem Trail 16L Backpack
Category Laptop Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Hydration
Capacity (L) 27L 16L
Dimensions (in) ‎19.8 x 15.12 x 2.99 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7
Weight (lb) 2.2 0.66
Fabric 100% Polyester 100% Nylon
Color Night Tide Black Fallgrass/Black
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date ‎January 7, 2020
Rating 4.5 4.2
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Air mesh padded contoured techlite straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Zippers Nylon with reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket Two water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Organizational panel Laptop mesh sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Elastic cord
Lightweight Ultralight construction
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Padded
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded and quilted backpanel
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Hydration compatible, Versatile and customizable Twin Slot webbing

You're currently comparing the Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack by Columbia against the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia 's Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L 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 Tandem Trail 16L Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 0.66 pounds and is available in Black Fallgrass/Black.