Mountaintop 40L Hiking Backpack vs TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack

The main difference between the Mountaintop 40L Hiking Backpack and the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack is that the 40L Hiking Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material ) while the Explorer 4000 Backpack does not.

Mountaintop 40L Hiking Backpack FRont View
TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Mountaintop TETON Sports
Name 40L Hiking Backpack Explorer 4000 Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Outdoor Travel
Capacity (L) 40L 65L
Dimensions (in) 20.1 x 13.8 x 6.3 32 x 18 x 12
Weight (lb) 2.1 5
Fabric Polyester Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell
Color 20+ colors and patterns 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Mountaintop Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 1, 2016 May 1, 2006
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps S-curve sponge padded shoulder strap Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Elastic chest strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers YKK zippers Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top access
External Pockets Zipped top, middle and bottom pockets plus two side pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets
Internal Compartments Spacious main compartment with pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle or umbrella 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 Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop pocket fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant 40.2 linear inches carry on size compliant
Compression Straps External compression straps Multi-directional external compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom load straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable padded back panel Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels
Rain Cover Rain cover included Rainfly included
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Ventilated Back Air diversion back system
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments
Trekking Pole Holders Hiking pole attachment Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Bottom compartment for shoes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds up to 3L hydration bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the 40L Hiking Backpack by Mountaintop against the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports .


Mountaintop 's 40L Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features while TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features.

The Mountaintop 40L Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs 2.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 20.1 x 13.8 x 6.3 . It's made of Polyester and is available in 20+ 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 .