Meru Sling Backpack vs The North Face Field Bag

The main difference between the Meru Sling Backpack and the The North Face Field Bag is that the Sling Backpack has Zippers (Corner wrapping zippers) while the Field Bag does not.

Meru Sling Backpack
The North Face Field Bag Front View
Specs Brand Meru The North Face
Name Sling Backpack Field Bag
Category Sling Sling
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 8.5L
Dimensions (in) ‎ 11.9 x 10.3 x 2.4 11.7 x 7.4 x 1.8
Weight (lb) 0.9
Fabric All Natural Cotton Canvas Polyester
Color 10+ colors and patterns 6 colors and patterns
Warranty Meru Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 30, 2016
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Memory foam single strap Adjustable shoulder strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Corner wrapping zippers
Main Compartment Access Side zipped access Top zipped access
External Pockets 3 front pockets 1 zipped front pocket
Internal Compartments Large interior space with zipper pocket and small bottle holder
Water Bottle Internal bottle holder No
Handles Top webbing loop
Lightweight Yes Yes
Business & School Features Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve
Travel Features Base / Bottom Airflow grommets on the base

You're currently comparing the Sling Backpack by Meru against the Field Bag by The North Face .


Meru 's Sling Backpack is a Sling backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Field Bag 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 The North Face Field Bag's capacity is with a size of 11.7 x 7.4 x 1.8 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in 6 colors and patterns.