TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs Loowoko 50L Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the Loowoko 50L Hiking Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Zippers (Weather-guard zippers) while the 50L Hiking Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Loowoko 50L Hiking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports Loowoko
Name Explorer 4000 Backpack 50L Hiking Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Travel Backpacking
Capacity (L) 65L 50L
Dimensions (in) 32 x 18 x 12 25.6 x 13.8 x 9.8
Weight (lb) 5 2.6
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell Nylon
Color 4 colors and patterns 5 colors and patterns
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty Loowoko 90-Day Warranty
Release Date May 1, 2006 July 31, 2015
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps Breathable mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Chest strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps Padded waist strap with pockets
Water Proof / Water Resistant Waterproof material
Zippers Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Top access Top loading access
External Pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles Side pockets can fit water bottles
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings 8 adjustable straps
Travel Features Compression Straps Multi-directional external compression straps 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 Breathable back support
Rain Cover Rainfly included Rain cover included
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments
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

You're currently comparing the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports against the 50L Hiking Backpack by Loowoko .


TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Loowoko 's 50L Hiking 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 Loowoko 50L Hiking Backpack 's capacity is 50L with a size of 25.6 x 13.8 x 9.8 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.6 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.