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

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon with reflective zipper pulls) while the Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Tandem Trail 16L Backpack Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack
Category Hiking Laptop
Sub Category Hydration Daypack
Capacity (L) 16L 27L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 ‎19.8 x 15.12 x 2.99
Weight (lb) 0.66 2.2
Fabric 100% Nylon 100% Polyester
Color Black Fallgrass/Black Night Tide
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date ‎January 7, 2020
Rating 4.2 4.5
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps Air mesh padded contoured techlite straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Zippers Nylon with reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Two water bottle pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve Organizational panel
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 Padded Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
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 Tandem Trail 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack by Columbia .


Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while Columbia 's Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features.

The Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 0.66 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in Black Fallgrass/Black in comparison the Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack's capacity is 27L with a size of ‎19.8 x 15.12 x 2.99 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 2.2 pounds and is available in Night Tide.