Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack vs CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack and the CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack is that the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Padded hip belt ) while the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack does not.

Osprey Manta 24 Hydration Backpack Front View
CamelBak Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey CamelBak
Name Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack
Category Hydration Hydration
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 24L 16.5L
Dimensions (in) 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8 17.7 x 9.5 x 8.6
Weight (lb) 2.9 1.14
Fabric 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby 70-denier ripstop nylon
Color Black, Green Black/Reflective
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date December 28, 2018 November 2, 2021
Rating 4.8 3.9
Price Under $175 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic closure and bite valve attachment Removable, adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Flap with buckle and drawstring closures
External Pockets 3 front pockets, 2 side pockets and 2 hip belt pockets 3 exterior pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories 2 Side Stretch Pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Trekking pole attachment, ice tool loop with bungee tie off
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 15" laptop
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps Cargo compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Highly ventilated, 3D-tensioned open mesh AirSpeed backpanel Padded
Rain Cover Integrated raincover
Load Lifters Yes
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable harness system
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accent
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes 2.5L LT reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes CRUX™ Reservoir

You're currently comparing the Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack by Osprey against the Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack by CamelBak .


Osprey 's Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while CamelBak 's Arete™ 18 Hydration Pack 50 oz Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features.

The Osprey Manta 24 Mens Hydration Backpack has a capacity of 24L (liters), weighs 2.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 22.0 x 14.2 x 11.8. It's made of 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby and is available in Black, Green 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.