TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack

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.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack
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

You're currently comparing the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack by Gregory Mountain.


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.