Osprey Daylite Sling vs Meru Sling Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Daylite Sling and the Meru Sling Backpack is that the Daylite Sling has Organizer Pocket (Front utility pocket) while the Sling Backpack does not.

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

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


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

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