TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack

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.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports against the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack by Mountaintop .


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.