CamelBak Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack vs CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack

The main difference between the CamelBak Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack and the CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack is that the Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Dual wing belt) while the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack does not.

CamelBak Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack Front View
CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand CamelBak CamelBak
Name Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack
Category Hydration Hydration
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 21L 16.5L
Dimensions (in) 21.3 x 11.8 x 11 17.7 x 9.5 x 8.6
Weight (lb) 2.1 1.14
Fabric 420D Nylon 70-denier ripstop nylon
Color Galaxy Blue Black/Reflective
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date February 6, 2018 November 2, 2021
Rating 4.6 3.9
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Removable, adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Dual wing belt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Flap with buckle and drawstring closures
External Pockets Stretch overflow front pocket and 2 side pockets 3 exterior pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered pocket
Side Pockets 2 Side Stretch Pocket
Water Bottle No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 15" laptop
Travel Features Compression Straps 4-point external compression cinches Cargo compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Air support back panel Padded
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L CRUX reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes CRUX™ Reservoir

You're currently comparing the Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack by CamelBak against the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack by CamelBak .


CamelBak 's Fourteener 24 Hydration 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 Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack has a capacity of 21L (liters), weighs 2.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21.3 x 11.8 x 11. It's made of 420D Nylon and is available in Galaxy Blue 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.