CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack vs Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack

The main difference between the CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack and the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is that the Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack does not.

CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack - Front View
Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand CamelBak Columbia
Name Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack Tandem Trail 16L Backpack
Category Hydration Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Hydration
Capacity (L) 13.9L 16L
Dimensions (in) 17.72 x 9.84 x 8.66 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7
Weight (lb) 1 0.66
Fabric 200-denier recycled ripstop nylon 3 mm SD 100% Nylon
Color Black/Reflective Black Fallgrass/Black
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date November 2, 2021
Rating 4.4 4.2
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon with reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top zipped access
External Pockets 1 + main compartment Two water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Laptop mesh sleeve
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight Ultralight construction
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 13" laptop Padded
Organizer Pocket Organization pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable air mesh back panel Padded and quilted backpanel
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible CRUX™ Reservoir
Other Features Other Features Hydration compatible, Versatile and customizable Twin Slot webbing

You're currently comparing the Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack by CamelBak against the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack by Columbia.


CamelBak 's Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration 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 Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 0.66 pounds and is available in Black Fallgrass/Black.