CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack vs CamelBak Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack

The main difference between the CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack and the CamelBak Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack is that the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack has Side Pockets (2 Side Stretch Pocket) while the Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack does not.

CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack - Front View
CamelBak Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack Front View
Specs Brand CamelBak CamelBak
Name Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack
Category Hydration Hydration
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 16.5L 23L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 9.5 x 8.6 21 x 11 x 10
Weight (lb) 1.14 2.5
Fabric 70-denier ripstop nylon
Color Black/Reflective 2 colors and patterns
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date November 2, 2021 February 20, 2020
Rating 3.9 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Removable, adjustable sternum strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Wing belt
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle and drawstring closures Normal zipped access
External Pockets 3 exterior pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 hip belt pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered pocket 2 interior pockets
Side Pockets 2 Side Stretch Pocket
Water Bottle No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, gear loops, trek pole holder
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 15" laptop
Travel Features Compression Straps Cargo compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Air support™ back panel
Rain Cover Integrated rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder
Hydration Compatible CRUX™ Reservoir Yes

You're currently comparing the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack by CamelBak against the Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack by CamelBak .


CamelBak 's Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while CamelBak 's Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features.

The CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack has a capacity of 16.5L (liters), weighs 1.14 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.7 x 9.5 x 8.6. It's made of 70-denier ripstop nylon and is available in Black/Reflective in comparison the CamelBak Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack's capacity is 23L with a size of 21 x 11 x 10 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.5 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.