CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack vs Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack

The main difference between the CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack and the Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is that the Arete™ Sling 8 Pack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack does not.

CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack - Front View
Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand CamelBak Columbia
Name Arete™ Sling 8 Pack Crescent Peak 23L Backpack
Category Hydration Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Hydration
Capacity (L) 8L 23L
Dimensions (in) 14.96 x 8.27 x 5.91 ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3
Weight (lb) 0.80
Fabric 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 4.3 3.8
Price Under $100 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Techlite adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 external pocket 2 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Mesh slip in pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable air mesh back panel
Ventilated Back Backdraft ventilated back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Available Yes
Other Features Other Features Omni-Shield advanced repellency

You're currently comparing the Arete™ Sling 8 Pack by CamelBak against the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack by Columbia.


CamelBak 's Arete™ Sling 8 Pack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while Columbia's Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration 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 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.