TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs Mountaintop 40L Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the Mountaintop 40L Hiking Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings) while the 40L Hiking Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Mountaintop 40L Hiking Backpack FRont View
Specs Brand TETON Sports Mountaintop
Name Explorer 4000 Backpack 40L Hiking Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Travel Outdoor
Capacity (L) 65L 40L
Dimensions (in) 32 x 18 x 12 20.1 x 13.8 x 6.3
Weight (lb) 5 2.1
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell Polyester
Color 4 colors and patterns 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty Mountaintop Warranty
Release Date May 1, 2006 August 1, 2016
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps S-curve sponge padded shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Elastic chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Weather-guard zippers YKK zippers
Main Compartment Access Top access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets Zipped top, middle and bottom pockets plus two side pockets
Internal Compartments Spacious main compartment with pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles Side pockets can fit water bottle or umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop pocket fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant 40.2 linear inches carry on size compliant
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 padded back panel
Rain Cover Rainfly included Rain cover included
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Ventilated Back Air diversion back system
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments
Trekking Pole Holders Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles Hiking pole attachment
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Bottom compartment for shoes
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 40L Hiking Backpack by Mountaintop .


TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Mountaintop 's 40L Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor 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 Mountaintop 40L Hiking Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 20.1 x 13.8 x 6.3 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 2.1 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.