CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack vs Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack

The main difference between the CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack and the Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is that the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack has Internal Compartments (Zippered pocket) while the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack does not.

CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack - Front View
Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand CamelBak Columbia
Name Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack Crescent Peak 23L Backpack
Category Hydration Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Hydration
Capacity (L) 16.5L 23L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 9.5 x 8.6 ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3
Weight (lb) 1.14
Fabric 70-denier ripstop nylon Nylon
Color Black/Reflective 2 Colors and pattern
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 2, 2021 May 2, 2011
Rating 3.9 3.8
Price Under $100 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Techlite adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Removable, adjustable sternum strap Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle and drawstring closures Normal zipped access
External Pockets 3 exterior pockets 2 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Zippered pocket
Side Pockets 2 Side Stretch Pocket Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 15" laptop
Travel Features Compression Straps Cargo compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Ventilated Back Backdraft ventilated back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible CRUX™ Reservoir Yes
Other Features Other Features Omni-Shield advanced repellency

You're currently comparing the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack by CamelBak against the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack by Columbia.


CamelBak 's Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while Columbia's Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration 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 Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack's capacity is 23L with a size of ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 2 Colors and pattern.