The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Back Panel (Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels ) while the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | TETON Sports | Gregory Mountain |
Name | Explorer 4000 Backpack | Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 65L | 62L | |
Dimensions (in) | 32 x 18 x 12 | 28 x 13 x 13 | |
Weight (lb) | 5 | 4.7 | |
Fabric | Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell | 100% Nylon | |
Color | 4 colors and patterns | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty | The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | May 1, 2006 | September 6, 2012 | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $300 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps | 3D air shoulder harness |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | Chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps | 3D air hipbelt | |
Zippers | Weather-guard zippers | Comfort grip custom molded loop zipper pullers | |
Main Compartment Access | Top access | U-zip main opening or full body front access | |
External Pockets | Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets | 9 external pockets including weather shield hip belt pocket | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles | Side pockets can hold water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings | Sunglass quick stow system | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Multi-directional external compression straps | External compression straps |
Stowable Straps | Stowable sleeping bag straps | ||
Rear Loading Straps | Bottom load straps | Yes | |
Base / Bottom | Dual layer bottom panel | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels | |
Rain Cover | Rainfly included | Custom fitted rain cover included | |
Internal / External Frame | Internal frame | Internal wishbone aluminum frame | |
Ergonomic | Ergonomic design | Matrix ventilated back panel with layered, multi-density foam | |
Adjustable Length Torso | Multi-position torso adjustments | Response A3 suspension with auto angle adjust | |
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | ||
Top / Floating Lid | 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 |
TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Gregory Mountain's Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel 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 Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack's capacity is 62L with a size of 28 x 13 x 13 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 4.7 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.
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