CamelBak Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir Backpack vs CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack

The main difference between the CamelBak Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir Backpack and the CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack is that the Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Dual adjustable sternum straps) while the Arete™ Sling 8 Pack does not.

CamelBak Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir Backpack - Front View
CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack - Front View
Specs Brand CamelBak CamelBak
Name Octane™ 22 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir Backpack Arete™ Sling 8 Pack
Category Hydration Hydration
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 21L 8L
Dimensions (in) 16.93 x 11.02 x 9.84 14.96 x 8.27 x 5.91
Weight (lb) 1.98 0.80
Fabric 70-denier diamond ripstop nylon
Color Black/Apricot Black/Reflective
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date November 3, 2022 November 2, 2021
Rating 4.3
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Dual adjustable sternum straps
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Ventilated hipbelt with cargo pockets
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 7 external pockets 1 external pocket
Internal Compartments Organizational pockets, mesh pockets Mesh slip in pockets
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Handles Top grab handle
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Breathable air mesh back panel
Rain Cover Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Available Available
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™ Sling 8 Pack 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™ Sling 8 Pack 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™ Sling 8 Pack's capacity is 8L with a size of 14.96 x 8.27 x 5.91 inches. Constructed from it weighs 0.80 pounds and is available in Black/Reflective.