The main difference between the CamelBak Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir Backpack and the CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack is that the Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Ventilated hipbelt with cargo pockets) while the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | CamelBak | CamelBak |
Name | Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir Backpack | Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack | |
Category | Hydration | Hydration | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 21L | 16.5L | |
Dimensions (in) | 16.93 x 11.02 x 9.84 | 17.7 x 9.5 x 8.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.98 | 1.14 | |
Fabric | 70-denier diamond ripstop nylon | 70-denier ripstop nylon | |
Color | Black/Apricot | Black/Reflective | |
Warranty | CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee | CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee | |
Release Date | November 3, 2022 | November 2, 2021 | |
Rating | 3.9 | ||
Price | Under $200 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Dual adjustable sternum straps | Removable, adjustable sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Ventilated hipbelt with cargo pockets | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Flap with buckle and drawstring closures | |
External Pockets | 7 external pockets | 3 exterior pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Organizational pockets, mesh pockets | Zippered pocket | |
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | 2 Side Stretch Pocket | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Lightweight | Lightweight | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | 15" laptop | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Cargo compression | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded |
Rain Cover | Yes | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Yes | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Available | CRUX™ Reservoir |
Other Features | Other Features | Included 2-liter Crux™ reservoir with Quicklink™ |
CamelBak 's Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir Backpack 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 Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir Backpack has a capacity of 21L (liters), weighs 1.98 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 16.93 x 11.02 x 9.84. It's made of 70-denier diamond ripstop nylon and is available in Black/Apricot 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.