Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack vs TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack

The main difference between the Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack and the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack is that the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material) while the Explorer 4000 Backpack does not.

Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack Front View
TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Mountaintop TETON Sports
Name 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack Explorer 4000 Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Backpacking Travel
Capacity (L) 70L 65L
Dimensions (in) 29.9 x 13 x 10.2 32 x 18 x 12
Weight (lb) 2.0 5
Fabric Nylon Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell
Color 10+ colors and patterns 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Mountaintop Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 31, 2018 May 1, 2006
Rating 4.5 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped padded shoulder straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belt with pockets Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers YKK zippers Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Top access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket, bottom compartment, and 2 side pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit 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 Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve
Travel Features 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 Dual aluminum internal frame Internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso 8 level height adjuster Multi-position torso adjustments
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder Holds up to 3L hydration bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack by Mountaintop against the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports .


Mountaintop 's 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features.

The Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 70L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 29.9 x 13 x 10.2. It's made of Nylon and is available in 10+ 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 .