Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack vs CamelBak Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack and the CamelBak Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack is that the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Buckle waist strap) while the Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack does not.

Columbia Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Front View
CamelBak Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia CamelBak
Name Crescent Peak 23L Backpack Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 23L 6L
Dimensions (in) ‎19.29 x 13.39 x 3.3 17.7 x 9.8 x 7.5
Weight (lb) 0.92
Fabric Nylon 420-denier nylon
Color 2 Colors and pattern Black
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date May 2, 2011
Rating 3.8
Price Under $300 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle Dual Adjustable Sternum Straps
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Buckle waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zip access
External Pockets 2 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket 8 external pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops Elastic pump loop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Ventilated Back Backdraft ventilated back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes
Other Features Other Features Omni-Shield advanced repellency Includes a 2-liter Crux™ reservoir with QuickLink™

You're currently comparing the Crescent Peak 23L Backpack by Columbia against the Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack by CamelBak .


Columbia's Crescent Peak 23L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while CamelBak 's Chase™ 8 Vest 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 Chase™ 8 Vest Backpack's capacity is 6L with a size of 17.7 x 9.8 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from 420-denier nylon it weighs 0.92 pounds and is available in Black.