Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 Backpack vs TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack

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.

Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 55 Frontview
TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Farpoint Trek 55 by Osprey against the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports .


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 .