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

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack and the Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack is that the Tandem Trail Backpack has Lightweight (Yes) while the Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack Front View
Columbia Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Columbia
Name Tandem Trail Backpack Meridian II Daypack Laptop PFG Backpack
Category Hiking Laptop
Sub Category Hydration Daypack
Capacity (L) 22L 27L
Dimensions (in) 10.24 x 11.42 x 19.29 ‎19.8 x 15.12 x 2.99
Weight (lb) 1.0 2.2
Fabric 100% Nylon 100% Polyester
Color 10 Colors and patterns Night Tide
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date ‎January 7, 2020
Rating 4.5 4.5
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable shoulder straps Air mesh padded contoured techlite straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Main Compartment Access Rolltop closure Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 side pocket 1 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 Gear loops Elastic cord
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded quilted backpanel
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective safety accents
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

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


Columbia's Tandem Trail 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 Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 1.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 10.24 x 11.42 x 19.29. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 10 Colors and patterns 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.