CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack vs Columbia Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack

The main difference between the CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack and the Columbia Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack is that the Arete™ Sling 8 Pack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack does not.

CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack - Front View
Columbia Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand CamelBak Columbia
Name Arete™ Sling 8 Pack Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack
Category Hydration Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Hydration
Capacity (L) 8L 16L
Dimensions (in) 14.96 x 8.27 x 5.91 16.5 x 10.5 x 1.5
Weight (lb) 0.80
Fabric 100% Nylon
Color Black/Reflective Bright Chartreuse Matcha
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 2, 2021
Rating 4.3 5.0
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Ergonomic shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Top zipped access
External Pockets 1 external pocket
Internal Compartments Mesh slip in pockets
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Lightweight Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable air mesh back panel Breathable 3D EVA backpanel
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size 1.5 Liter
Hydration Compatible Available Yes

You're currently comparing the Arete™ Sling 8 Pack by CamelBak against the Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack by Columbia .


CamelBak 's Arete™ Sling 8 Pack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while Columbia 's Unisex Maxtrail 16L 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 Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 16.5 x 10.5 x 1.5 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Bright Chartreuse Matcha.