Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack vs CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Water Bottle (Yes) while the Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia CamelBak
Name Tandem Trail 16L Backpack Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 16L 13.9L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 17.72 x 9.84 x 8.66
Weight (lb) 0.66 1
Fabric 100% Nylon 200-denier recycled ripstop nylon 3 mm SD
Color Black Fallgrass/Black Black/Reflective
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date November 2, 2021
Rating 4.2 4.4
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon with reflective zipper pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Two water bottle pockets 1 + main compartment
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve Laptop sleeve
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Ultralight construction Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded 13" laptop
Organizer Pocket Organization pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded and quilted backpanel Breathable air mesh back panel
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible CRUX™ Reservoir
Other Features Other Features Hydration compatible, Versatile and customizable Twin Slot webbing

You're currently comparing the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack by CamelBak .


Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L 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 Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 0.66 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in Black Fallgrass/Black 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.