The main difference between the Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack and the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack is that the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack has Stowable Straps (Stowable sleeping bag straps) while the Explorer 4000 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Gregory Mountain | TETON Sports |
Name | Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack | Explorer 4000 Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 62L | 65L | |
Dimensions (in) | 28 x 13 x 13 | 32 x 18 x 12 | |
Weight (lb) | 4.7 | 5 | |
Fabric | 100% Nylon | Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell | |
Color | 3 colors and patterns | 4 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty | TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | September 6, 2012 | May 1, 2006 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $300 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | 3D air shoulder harness | Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Chest strap | Adjustable sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | 3D air hipbelt | Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps | |
Zippers | Comfort grip custom molded loop zipper pullers | Weather-guard zippers | |
Main Compartment Access | U-zip main opening or full body front access | Top access | |
External Pockets | 9 external pockets including weather shield hip belt pocket | Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can hold water bottle | Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Sunglass quick stow system | Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | Multi-directional external compression straps |
Stowable Straps | Stowable sleeping bag straps | ||
Rear Loading Straps | Yes | Bottom load straps | |
Base / Bottom | Dual layer bottom panel | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels | |
Rain Cover | Custom fitted rain cover included | Rainfly included | |
Internal / External Frame | Internal wishbone aluminum frame | Internal frame | |
Ergonomic | Matrix ventilated back panel with layered, multi-density foam | Ergonomic design | |
Adjustable Length Torso | Response A3 suspension with auto angle adjust | Multi-position torso adjustments | |
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles | |
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds up to 3L hydration bladder | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes |
Gregory Mountain's Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features.
The Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack has a capacity of 62L (liters), weighs 4.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 28 x 13 x 13. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 3 colors and patterns 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 .
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