CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack vs CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack

The main difference between the CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack and the CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack is that the Arete™ Sling 8 Pack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack does not.

CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack - Front View
CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand CamelBak CamelBak
Name Arete™ Sling 8 Pack Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack
Category Hydration Hydration
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 8L 16.5L
Dimensions (in) 14.96 x 8.27 x 5.91 17.7 x 9.5 x 8.6
Weight (lb) 0.80 1.14
Fabric 70-denier ripstop nylon
Color Black/Reflective Black/Reflective
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date November 2, 2021 November 2, 2021
Rating 4.3 3.9
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Removable, adjustable sternum strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Flap with buckle and drawstring closures
External Pockets 1 external pocket 3 exterior pockets
Internal Compartments Mesh slip in pockets Zippered pocket
Side Pockets 2 Side Stretch Pocket
Handles Top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 15" laptop
Travel Features Compression Straps Cargo compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable air mesh back panel Padded
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Available CRUX™ Reservoir

You're currently comparing the Arete™ Sling 8 Pack by CamelBak against the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack by CamelBak .


CamelBak 's Arete™ Sling 8 Pack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while CamelBak 's Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features.

The CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack has a capacity of 8L (liters), weighs 0.80 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14.96 x 8.27 x 5.91. It's made of and is available in Black/Reflective in comparison the CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack's capacity is 16.5L with a size of 17.7 x 9.5 x 8.6 inches. Constructed from 70-denier ripstop nylon it weighs 1.14 pounds and is available in Black/Reflective.