The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the Amazon Basics 75L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Zippers (Weather-guard zippers) while the 75L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | TETON Sports | Amazon Basics |
Name | Explorer 4000 Backpack | 75L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Outdoor | |
Capacity (L) | 65L | 75L | |
Dimensions (in) | 32 x 18 x 12 | 18 x 8 x 29 | |
Weight (lb) | 5 | 5.1 | |
Fabric | Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell | Durable Polyester | |
Color | 4 colors and patterns | Black, Green | |
Warranty | TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty | Amazon Basics Limited One-Year Warranty | |
Release Date | May 1, 2006 | November 22, 2017 | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps | Adjustable and thick padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | Adjustable chest straps | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps | Adjustable waist belt | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-repellent exterior coating | ||
Zippers | Weather-guard zippers | ||
Main Compartment Access | Top access | Drawstring access with top floating lid | |
External Pockets | Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets | 2 front zipped pockets and 4 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Extensive storage pockets | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other items | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings | Daisy chains in the front panel and D-rings | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Multi-directional external compression straps | External multi-directional compression straps |
Rear Loading Straps | Bottom load straps | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels | Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad |
Rain Cover | Rainfly included | Water-resistant rainfly | |
Internal / External Frame | Internal frame | Internal frame | |
Ergonomic | Ergonomic design | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Multi-position torso adjustments | Fully adjustable fit around the torso | |
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 |
TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Amazon Basics 's 75L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features.
The TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack has a capacity of 65L (liters), weighs 5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 32 x 18 x 12. It's made of Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell and is available in 4 colors and patterns in comparison the Amazon Basics 75L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack 's capacity is 75L with a size of 18 x 8 x 29 inches. Constructed from Durable Polyester it weighs 5.1 pounds and is available in Black, Green .
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