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.
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 |
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.
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