Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack vs TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack

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.

Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack
TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack by Gregory Mountain against the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports .


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 .