CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack vs CamelBak Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack

The main difference between the CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack and the CamelBak Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack is that the Arete™ Sling 8 Pack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack does not.

CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack - Front View
CamelBak Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack Front View
Specs Brand CamelBak CamelBak
Name Arete™ Sling 8 Pack Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack
Category Hydration Hydration
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 8L 21L
Dimensions (in) 14.96 x 8.27 x 5.91 21.3 x 11.8 x 11
Weight (lb) 0.80 2.1
Fabric 420D Nylon
Color Black/Reflective Galaxy Blue
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date November 2, 2021 February 6, 2018
Rating 4.3 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Dual wing belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 external pocket Stretch overflow front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Mesh slip in pockets
Water Bottle No
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Travel Features Compression Straps 4-point external compression cinches
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable air mesh back panel Air support back panel
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L CRUX reservoir
Hydration Compatible Available Yes

You're currently comparing the Arete™ Sling 8 Pack by CamelBak against the Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack by CamelBak .


CamelBak 's Arete™ Sling 8 Pack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while CamelBak 's Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack 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 Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack's capacity is 21L with a size of 21.3 x 11.8 x 11 inches. Constructed from 420D Nylon it weighs 2.1 pounds and is available in Galaxy Blue .