Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack vs TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack

The main difference between the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack and the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack is that the Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack has Internal Compartments (Stash Pocket) while the Explorer 4000 Backpack does not.

Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack - Front View
TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Patagonia TETON Sports
Name Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack Explorer 4000 Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Travel
Capacity (L) 55L 65L
Dimensions (in) 26 x 12.5 x 7.5 32 x 18 x 12
Weight (lb) 2lbs 13.2oz 5
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell
Color Joya Blue 4 colors and patterns
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 1, 2006
Rating 4.7
Price Under $250 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Dual spindrift access Top access
External Pockets 1 top/flap zip pocket, Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets
Internal Compartments Stash Pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Adjustable ice-axe carry, Removable compression straps, Three-point, over-the-top rope-carrying system Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings
Travel Features Compression Straps Multi-directional external compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom load straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded 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 Multi-position torso adjustments
Trekking Pole Holders Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds up to 3L hydration bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack by Patagonia against the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports .


Patagonia's Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features.

The Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 2lbs 13.2oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 26 x 12.5 x 7.5. It's made of and is available in Joya Blue 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 .