CamelBak M.U.L.E.® Commute 22 Backpack vs CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack

The main difference between the CamelBak M.U.L.E.® Commute 22 Backpack and the CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack is that the M.U.L.E.® Commute 22 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable Waist Strap) while the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack does not.

CamelBak M.U.L.E.® Commute 22 Backpack - Front View
CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand CamelBak CamelBak
Name M.U.L.E.® Commute 22 Backpack Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack
Category Laptop Hydration
Sub Category Work Hiking
Capacity (L) 22L 16.5L
Dimensions (in) 9 x 17 x 11.4 17.7 x 9.5 x 8.6
Weight (lb) 0.66 1.14
Fabric Polyester 70-denier ripstop nylon
Color Black Black/Reflective
Warranty Lifetime Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date April 17, 2021 November 2, 2021
Rating 4.3 3.9
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Removable, adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable Waist Strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Flap with buckle and drawstring closures
External Pockets 2 Large side pockets, 1 shoulder strap pocket 3 exterior pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, 1 mesh pocket Zippered pocket
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 Side Stretch Pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Light loop and helmet carry
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded 15" laptop
Travel Features Compression Straps Cargo compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Air Support™ Back Panel Padded
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes CRUX™ Reservoir

You're currently comparing the M.U.L.E.® Commute 22 Backpack by CamelBak against the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack by CamelBak .


CamelBak 's M.U.L.E.® Commute 22 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while CamelBak 's Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features.

The CamelBak M.U.L.E.® Commute 22 Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 0.66 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 9 x 17 x 11.4. It's made of Polyester and is available in Black 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.