The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings) while the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | TETON Sports | Mountaintop |
Name | Explorer 4000 Backpack | 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Backpacking | |
Capacity (L) | 65L | 70L | |
Dimensions (in) | 32 x 18 x 12 | 29.9 x 13 x 10.2 | |
Weight (lb) | 5 | 2.0 | |
Fabric | Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell | Nylon | |
Color | 4 colors and patterns | 10+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty | Mountaintop Warranty | |
Release Date | May 1, 2006 | May 31, 2018 | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps | S-shaped padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps | Padded hip belt with pockets | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water resistant material | ||
Zippers | Weather-guard zippers | YKK zippers | |
Main Compartment Access | Top access | Top loading access | |
External Pockets | Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets | 1 zipped front pocket, bottom compartment, and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
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 sleeve | |
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 padded back panel |
Rain Cover | Rainfly included | Rain cover included | |
Internal / External Frame | Internal frame | Dual aluminum internal frame | |
Ergonomic | Ergonomic design | Ergonomic design | |
Adjustable Length Torso | Multi-position torso adjustments | 8 level height adjuster | |
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 | Holds 3L water bladder |
Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes |
TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Mountaintop 's 70L Internal Frame 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 Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack's capacity is 70L with a size of 29.9 x 13 x 10.2 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 10+ colors and patterns.
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