TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs Amazon Basics 75L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack

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.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Amazon Basics 75L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack
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

You're currently comparing the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports against the 75L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack by Amazon Basics .


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 .