Columbia Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack vs CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack and the CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack is that the Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Gear loops) while the Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack does not.

Columbia Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack Front View
CamelBak Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia CamelBak
Name Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack Arete™ 14 Hydration Pack 50oz Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 16L 13.9L
Dimensions (in) 16.5 x 10.5 x 1.5 17.72 x 9.84 x 8.66
Weight (lb) 1
Fabric 100% Nylon 200-denier recycled ripstop nylon 3 mm SD
Color Bright Chartreuse Matcha Black/Reflective
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date November 2, 2021
Rating 5.0 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 + main compartment
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Lightweight Yes Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 13" laptop
Organizer Pocket Organization pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable 3D EVA backpanel Breathable air mesh back panel
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size 1.5 Liter
Hydration Compatible Yes CRUX™ Reservoir

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


Columbia 's Unisex Maxtrail 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 Unisex Maxtrail 16L Backpack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 16.5 x 10.5 x 1.5 . It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in Bright Chartreuse Matcha 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.