Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack vs CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack and the CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack is that the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Buckle waist strap) while the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack does not.

Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Front View
CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia CamelBak
Name Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 23L 16.5L
Dimensions (in) ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3 17.7 x 9.5 x 8.6
Weight (lb) 1.14
Fabric Nylon 70-denier ripstop nylon
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 3.9
Price Under $300 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle Removable, adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Flap with buckle and drawstring closures
External Pockets 2 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket 3 exterior pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 Side Stretch Pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 15" laptop
Travel Features Compression Straps Cargo compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
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™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack by CamelBak .


Columbia's Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while CamelBak 's Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz 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™ 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.