Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack vs CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap) while the Arete™ Sling 8 Pack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia CamelBak
Name Tandem Trail 16L Backpack Arete™ Sling 8 Pack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 16L 8L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 14.96 x 8.27 x 5.91
Weight (lb) 0.66 0.80
Fabric 100% Nylon
Color Black Fallgrass/Black Black/Reflective
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date November 2, 2021
Rating 4.2 4.3
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
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 external pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve Mesh slip in pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Lightweight Ultralight construction
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded and quilted backpanel Breathable air mesh back panel
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Available
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™ Sling 8 Pack by CamelBak .


Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while CamelBak 's Arete™ Sling 8 Pack 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™ 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.