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

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack and the CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack is that the Tandem Trail Backpack has Water Bottle (Yes) while the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail Backpack Front View
CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia CamelBak
Name Tandem Trail Backpack Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 22L 16.5L
Dimensions (in) 10.24 x 11.42 x 19.29 17.7 x 9.5 x 8.6
Weight (lb) 1.0 1.14
Fabric 100% Nylon 70-denier ripstop nylon
Color 10 Colors and patterns Black/Reflective
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date November 2, 2021
Rating 4.5 3.9
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Removable, adjustable sternum strap
Main Compartment Access Rolltop closure Flap with buckle and drawstring closures
External Pockets 2 side pocket 3 exterior pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 Side Stretch Pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Lightweight Yes Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 15" laptop
Travel Features Compression Straps Cargo compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded quilted backpanel Padded
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective safety accents
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes CRUX™ Reservoir

You're currently comparing the Tandem Trail Backpack by Columbia against the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack by CamelBak .


Columbia's Tandem Trail 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 Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 1.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 10.24 x 11.42 x 19.29. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 10 Colors and patterns 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.