CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack vs CamelBak Classic Light 70oz Backpack

The main difference between the CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack and the CamelBak Classic Light 70oz Backpack is that the Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Classic Light 70oz Backpack does not.

CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack - Front View
CamelBak Classic Light 70oz Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand CamelBak CamelBak
Name Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack Classic Light 70oz Backpack
Category Hydration Hydration
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 13.9L 4L
Dimensions (in) 17.72 x 9.84 x 8.66 17.7 x 9.4 x 1
Weight (lb) 1 0.41
Fabric 200-denier recycled ripstop nylon 3 mm SD Recycled 50-denier ripstop nylon/135-denier polyester
Color Black/Reflective Black
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date November 2, 2021 December 23, 2020
Rating 4.4 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable Sternum Strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top zip access
External Pockets 1 + main compartment 1 + main compartment
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Light Loop
Lightweight Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 13" laptop
Organizer Pocket Organization pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable air mesh back panel Air Support™ Light Back Panel
Reflective Safety Strips Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible CRUX™ Reservoir Available

You're currently comparing the Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack by CamelBak against the Classic Light 70oz Backpack by CamelBak .


CamelBak 's Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while CamelBak 's Classic Light 70oz Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features.

The CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack has a capacity of 13.9L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.72 x 9.84 x 8.66. It's made of 200-denier recycled ripstop nylon 3 mm SD and is available in Black/Reflective in comparison the CamelBak Classic Light 70oz Backpack's capacity is 4L with a size of 17.7 x 9.4 x 1 inches. Constructed from Recycled 50-denier ripstop nylon/135-denier polyester it weighs 0.41 pounds and is available in Black.