Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack vs Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack and the Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack is that the Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap) while the Trek™ 24L Backpack does not.

Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack Front View
Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack Trek™ 24L Backpack
Category Laptop Commuter
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 27L 24L
Dimensions (in) ‎19.8 x 15.12 x 2.99 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5
Weight (lb) 2.2 0.8lb 1oz
Fabric 100% Polyester 100% Polyester
Color Night Tide Peach Blossom/Dark Coral
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date ‎January 7, 2020
Rating 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $100
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
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 1 front zippered pocket
Internal Compartments Organizational panel Water bottle pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 1 side slip in pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Two webbing top handles
Loops and Attachments Elastic cord
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Padded; can accommodate most computers up to 15"
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 Trek™ 24L Backpack by Columbia.


Columbia 's Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's Trek™ 24L Backpack is a Commuter 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 Trek™ 24L Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 0.8lb 1oz pounds and is available in Peach Blossom/Dark Coral.