CamelBak Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir Backpack vs CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack

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.

CamelBak Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir Backpack - Front View
CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack - Front View
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™

You're currently comparing the Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir Backpack by CamelBak against the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack by CamelBak .


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.