Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack vs CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack and the CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack is that the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Buckle waist strap) while the Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack does not.

Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Front View
CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia CamelBak
Name Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 23L 13.9L
Dimensions (in) ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3 17.72 x 9.84 x 8.66
Weight (lb) 1
Fabric Nylon 200-denier recycled ripstop nylon 3 mm SD
Color 2 Colors and pattern Black/Reflective
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date May 2, 2011 November 2, 2021
Rating 3.8 4.4
Price Under $300 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket 1 + main compartment
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 13" laptop
Organizer Pocket Organization pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable air mesh back panel
Ventilated Back Backdraft ventilated back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes CRUX™ Reservoir
Other Features Other Features Omni-Shield advanced repellency

You're currently comparing the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack by Columbia against the Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack by CamelBak .


Columbia's Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while CamelBak 's Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features.

The Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack has a capacity of 23L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3. It's made of Nylon and is available in 2 Colors and pattern in comparison the CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack's capacity is 13.9L with a size of 17.72 x 9.84 x 8.66 inches. Constructed from 200-denier recycled ripstop nylon 3 mm SD it weighs 1 pounds and is available in Black/Reflective.