Meru Sling Backpack vs Osprey Daylite Sling

The main difference between the Meru Sling Backpack and the Osprey Daylite Sling is that the Sling Backpack has Zippers (Corner wrapping zippers) while the Daylite Sling does not.

Meru Sling Backpack
Osprey Daylite Sling Front View
Specs Brand Meru Osprey
Name Sling Backpack Daylite Sling
Category Sling Sling
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 8.5L 6L
Dimensions (in) ‎ 11.9 x 10.3 x 2.4 14.17 x 8.66 x 5
Weight (lb) 0.9 0.5
Fabric All Natural Cotton Canvas 150D Recycled Polyester
Color 10+ colors and patterns 8 colors and patterns
Warranty Meru Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 30, 2016 June 13, 2018
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Memory foam single strap Breathable, anatomically shaped single shoulder strap
Zippers Corner wrapping zippers
Main Compartment Access Side zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 3 front pockets 1 zipped front pocket
Internal Compartments Large interior space with zipper pocket and small bottle holder Interior mesh organizer and key clip in the main compartment
Water Bottle Internal bottle holder No
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Airflow grommets on the base

You're currently comparing the Sling Backpack by Meru against the Daylite Sling by Osprey .


Meru 's Sling Backpack is a Sling backpack with Everyday features while Osprey 's Daylite Sling is a Sling backpack with Everyday features.

The Meru Sling Backpack has a capacity of 8.5L (liters), weighs 0.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are ‎ 11.9 x 10.3 x 2.4 . It's made of All Natural Cotton Canvas and is available in 10+ colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Daylite Sling's capacity is 6L with a size of 14.17 x 8.66 x 5 inches. Constructed from 150D Recycled Polyester it weighs 0.5 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns .