The main difference between the Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 and the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack is that the Farpoint Trek 55 has Internal Compartments (Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket) while the Explorer 4000 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | TETON Sports |
Name | Farpoint Trek 55 | Explorer 4000 Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 55L | 65L | |
Dimensions (in) | 25 x 13 x 12 | 32 x 18 x 12 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 5 | |
Fabric | 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop | Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell | |
Color | 2 colors and patterns | 4 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | August 18, 2010 | May 1, 2006 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $200 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | Adjustable sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belts | Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps | |
Zippers | Weather-guard zippers | ||
Main Compartment Access | Large panel zip access | Top access | |
External Pockets | Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket, detachable daypack | Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top and side handles | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Gear loops | Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Lockable laptop and tablet compartment | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Internal and external compression straps | Multi-directional external compression straps |
Stowable Straps | Stowaway backpanel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap | ||
Rear Loading Straps | Yes | Bottom load straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Smooth mesh covered atilon foam back panel | Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels |
Rain Cover | Rainfly included | ||
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5mm lightWire peripheral frame | Internal frame | |
Ergonomic | Ergonomic design | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Multi-position torso adjustments | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles | ||
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper | |
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds up to 3L hydration bladder | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes |
Osprey 's Farpoint Trek 55 is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features.
The Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 3.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 25 x 13 x 12. It's made of 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop 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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