CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack vs CamelBak Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack

The main difference between the CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack and the CamelBak Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack is that the Arete™ Sling 8 Pack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack does not.

CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack - Front View
CamelBak Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack Front View
Specs Brand CamelBak CamelBak
Name Arete™ Sling 8 Pack Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack
Category Hydration Hydration
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 8L 23L
Dimensions (in) 14.96 x 8.27 x 5.91 21 x 11 x 10
Weight (lb) 0.80 2.5
Color Black/Reflective 2 colors and patterns
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date November 2, 2021 February 20, 2020
Rating 4.3 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap 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 1 zipped front pocket and 2 hip belt pockets
Internal Compartments Mesh slip in pockets 2 interior pockets
Water Bottle No
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, gear loops, trek pole holder
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable air mesh back panel Air support™ back panel
Rain Cover Integrated rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder
Hydration Compatible Available Yes

You're currently comparing the Arete™ Sling 8 Pack by CamelBak against the Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack by CamelBak .


CamelBak 's Arete™ Sling 8 Pack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while CamelBak 's Fourteener 26 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 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.