Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack vs CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack

The main difference between the Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack and the CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack is that the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with rescue whistle) while the Arete™ Sling 8 Pack does not.

Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Front View
CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia CamelBak
Name Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Arete™ Sling 8 Pack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 23L 8L
Dimensions (in) ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3 14.96 x 8.27 x 5.91
Weight (lb) 0.80
Fabric 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 4.3
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
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
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 external pocket
Internal Compartments Mesh slip in pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable air mesh back panel
Ventilated Back Backdraft ventilated back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Available
Other Features Other Features Omni-Shield advanced repellency

You're currently comparing the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack by Columbia against the Arete™ Sling 8 Pack by CamelBak .


Columbia's Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while CamelBak 's Arete™ Sling 8 Pack 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™ 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.