The main difference between the CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack and the CamelBak Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir Backpack is that the Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | CamelBak | CamelBak |
Name | Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack | Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir Backpack | |
Category | Hydration | Hydration | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 13.9L | 21L | |
Dimensions (in) | 17.72 x 9.84 x 8.66 | 16.93 x 11.02 x 9.84 | |
Weight (lb) | 1 | 1.98 | |
Fabric | 200-denier recycled ripstop nylon 3 mm SD | 70-denier diamond ripstop nylon | |
Color | Black/Reflective | Black/Apricot | |
Warranty | CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee | CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee | |
Release Date | November 2, 2021 | November 3, 2022 | |
Rating | 4.4 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $200 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable padded strap | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | Dual adjustable sternum straps | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Ventilated hipbelt with cargo pockets | ||
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 two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 1 + main compartment | 7 external pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve | Organizational pockets, mesh pockets | |
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Lightweight | Lightweight | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | 13" laptop | |
Organizer Pocket | Organization pocket | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Breathable air mesh back panel | Padded |
Rain Cover | Yes | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Yes | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | CRUX™ Reservoir | Available |
Other Features | Other Features | Included 2-liter Crux™ reservoir with Quicklink™ |
CamelBak 's Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while CamelBak 's Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir 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 Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir Backpack's capacity is 21L with a size of 16.93 x 11.02 x 9.84 inches. Constructed from 70-denier diamond ripstop nylon it weighs 1.98 pounds and is available in Black/Apricot.