Incase ICON Lite Backpack II vs TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack

The main difference between the Incase ICON Lite Backpack II and the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack is that the ICON Lite Backpack II has Internal Compartments (Laptop sleeve) while the Explorer 4000 Backpack does not.

Incase ICON Lite Backpack II - Front View
TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Incase TETON Sports
Name ICON Lite Backpack II Explorer 4000 Backpack
Category Laptop Hiking
Sub Category Work Travel
Capacity (L) 17L 65L
Dimensions (in) 19.6 x 12.33 x 5.1 32 x 18 x 12
Weight (lb) 5
Fabric 840D nylon Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell
Color Black 4 colors and patterns
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 1, 2006
Rating 4.7
Price Under $120 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with webbing pulls Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Top access
External Pockets 2 external pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptop
Travel Features Compression Straps Multi-directional external compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom load straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels
Rain Cover Rainfly included
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments
Trekking Pole Holders Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds up to 3L hydration bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the ICON Lite Backpack II by Incase against the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports .


Incase 's ICON Lite Backpack II is a Laptop backpack with Work features while TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features.

The Incase ICON Lite Backpack II has a capacity of 17L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.6 x 12.33 x 5.1. It's made of 840D nylon and is available in Black in comparison the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 32 x 18 x 12 inches. Constructed from Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell it weighs 5 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns .