The main difference between the Gregory Mountain Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack and the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack is that the Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Explorer 4000 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Gregory Mountain | TETON Sports |
Name | Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack | Explorer 4000 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 32L | 65L | |
Dimensions (in) | 22.83 x 11.42 x 5.91 | 32 x 18 x 12 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.24 | 5 | |
Fabric | 100% Nylon | Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell | |
Color | 2 Colors and patterns | 4 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty | TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | September 3, 2019 | May 1, 2006 | |
Rating | 4.6 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Perforated BioSync flexible shoulder harness | Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap | Adjustable sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | 3D comfort cradle hipbelt | Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellent | ||
Zippers | ComfortGrip custom molded loop zipper pullers | Weather-guard zippers | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Top access | |
External Pockets | 5 external pockets | Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | 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 | Multiple external attachment points | Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Multi-directional external compression straps | |
Rear Loading Straps | Bottom load straps | ||
Base / Bottom | Dual layer bottom panel | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | 3D Foam Breathable Backpanel | 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 | Yes | Multi-position torso adjustments | |
Hip Belt Pockets | 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 Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features.
The Gregory Mountain Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 32L (liters), weighs 2.24 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 22.83 x 11.42 x 5.91. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 2 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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