Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack vs CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon with reflective zipper pulls) while the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia CamelBak
Name Tandem Trail 16L Backpack Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 16L 16.5L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 17.7 x 9.5 x 8.6
Weight (lb) 0.66 1.14
Fabric 100% Nylon 70-denier ripstop nylon
Color Black Fallgrass/Black Black/Reflective
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date November 2, 2021
Rating 4.2 3.9
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Removable, adjustable sternum strap
Zippers Nylon with reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zipped access Flap with buckle and drawstring closures
External Pockets Two water bottle pockets 3 exterior pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve Zippered pocket
Side Pockets 2 Side Stretch Pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Ultralight construction Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded 15" laptop
Travel Features Compression Straps Cargo compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded and quilted backpanel Padded
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™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack by CamelBak .


Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L 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 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™ 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.