Meru Sling Backpack vs Patagonia Atom Sling Bag 8L

The main difference between the Meru Sling Backpack and the Patagonia Atom Sling Bag 8L is that the Sling Backpack has Zippers (Corner wrapping zippers) while the Atom Sling Bag 8L does not.

Meru Sling Backpack
Patagonia Atom Sling Bag 8L Front View
Specs Brand Meru Patagonia
Name Sling Backpack Atom Sling Bag 8L
Category Sling Sling
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 8.5L 8L
Dimensions (in) ‎ 11.9 x 10.3 x 2.4 17.72 x 14.17 x 9.45
Weight (lb) 0.9 0.6
Fabric All Natural Cotton Canvas Recycled Polyester
Color 10+ colors and patterns Black
Warranty Meru Lifetime Warranty Patagonia Ironclad Guarantee
Release Date April 30, 2016
Rating 4.6 4.6
Price Under $50 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Memory foam single strap Adjustable shoulder strap
Zippers Corner wrapping zippers
Main Compartment Access Side zipped access Side zipped access
External Pockets 3 front pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 1 pocket on strap
Internal Compartments Large interior space with zipper pocket and small bottle holder
Water Bottle Internal bottle holder No
Lightweight Yes Yes
Business & School Features Tablet Sleeve Tablet compartment
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Base / Bottom Airflow grommets on the base

You're currently comparing the Sling Backpack by Meru against the Atom Sling Bag 8L by Patagonia .


Meru 's Sling Backpack is a Sling backpack with Everyday features while Patagonia 's Atom Sling Bag 8L 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 Patagonia Atom Sling Bag 8L's capacity is 8L with a size of 17.72 x 14.17 x 9.45 inches. Constructed from Recycled Polyester it weighs 0.6 pounds and is available in Black.