TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Compression Straps (Multi-directional external compression straps) while the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports Columbia
Name Explorer 4000 Backpack Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Travel Backpacking
Capacity (L) 65L 55L
Dimensions (in) 32 x 18 x 12 14 x 8.5 x 23
Weight (lb) 5
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell 100% Nylon
Color 4 colors and patterns 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 1, 2006
Rating 4.7 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps Hip belt
Zippers Weather-guard zippers YKK water resistant zipper
Main Compartment Access Top access Rolltop access
External Pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets 6 external pockets and 2 side pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings Gear loops
Travel Features Compression Straps Multi-directional external 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 Backdraft tensioned back panel
Rain Cover Rainfly included Integrated pack rain fly
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds up to 3L hydration bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack by Columbia .


TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Columbia 's Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 14 x 8.5 x 23 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.