TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs Gregory Mountain Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the Gregory Mountain Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Compression Straps (Multi-directional external compression straps) while the Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports Gregory Mountain
Name Explorer 4000 Backpack Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 65L 32L
Dimensions (in) 32 x 18 x 12 ‎22.83 x 11.42 x 5.91
Weight (lb) 5 2.24
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell 100% Nylon
Color 4 colors and patterns 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 1, 2006 September 3, 2019
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps Perforated BioSync flexible shoulder harness
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps 3D comfort cradle hipbelt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Weather-guard zippers ComfortGrip custom molded loop zipper pullers
Main Compartment Access Top access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets 5 external pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings Multiple external attachment points
Travel Features Compression Straps Multi-directional external compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom load straps
Base / Bottom Dual layer bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels 3D Foam Breathable Backpanel
Rain Cover Rainfly included
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments Yes
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 Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack by Gregory Mountain.


TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Gregory Mountain's Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Miwok 32 Hiking Backpack's capacity is 32L with a size of ‎22.83 x 11.42 x 5.91 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 2.24 pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.