The main difference between the Patagonia Atom Sling Bag 8L and the Meru Sling Backpack is that the Atom Sling Bag 8L has Tablet Sleeve (Tablet compartment) while the Sling Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Patagonia | Meru |
Name | Atom Sling Bag 8L | Sling Backpack | |
Category | Sling | Sling | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 8L | 8.5L | |
Dimensions (in) | 17.72 x 14.17 x 9.45 | 11.9 x 10.3 x 2.4 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.6 | 0.9 | |
Fabric | Recycled Polyester | All Natural Cotton Canvas | |
Color | Black | 10+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Patagonia Ironclad Guarantee | Meru Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | April 30, 2016 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $125 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable shoulder strap | Memory foam single strap |
Zippers | Corner wrapping zippers | ||
Main Compartment Access | Side zipped access | Side zipped access | |
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 1 pocket on strap | 3 front pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Large interior space with zipper pocket and small bottle holder | ||
Water Bottle | No | Internal bottle holder | |
Lightweight | Yes | Yes | |
Business & School Features | Tablet Sleeve | Tablet compartment | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Base / Bottom | Airflow grommets on the base |
Patagonia 's Atom Sling Bag 8L is a Sling backpack with Everyday features while Meru 's Sling Backpack is a Sling backpack with Everyday features.
The Patagonia Atom Sling Bag 8L has a capacity of 8L (liters), weighs 0.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.72 x 14.17 x 9.45. It's made of Recycled Polyester and is available in Black 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.
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