The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Zippers (Weather-guard zippers) while the Farpoint Trek 55 does not.
Specs | Brand | TETON Sports | Osprey |
Name | Explorer 4000 Backpack | Farpoint Trek 55 | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 65L | 55L | |
Dimensions (in) | 32 x 18 x 12 | 25 x 13 x 12 | |
Weight (lb) | 5 | 3.9 | |
Fabric | Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell | 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop | |
Color | 4 colors and patterns | 2 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | May 1, 2006 | August 18, 2010 | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $200 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps | Padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps | Padded hip belts | |
Zippers | Weather-guard zippers | ||
Main Compartment Access | Top access | Large panel zip access | |
External Pockets | Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets | Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket, detachable daypack | |
Internal Compartments | Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket | ||
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 | Padded top and side handles | |
Loops and Attachments | Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings | Gear loops | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Lockable laptop and tablet compartment | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Multi-directional external compression straps | Internal and external compression straps |
Stowable Straps | Stowaway backpanel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap | ||
Rear Loading Straps | Bottom load straps | Yes | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels | Smooth mesh covered atilon foam back panel |
Rain Cover | Rainfly included | ||
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal frame | Internal 3.5mm lightWire peripheral frame | |
Ergonomic | Ergonomic design | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Multi-position torso adjustments | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles | ||
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper | |
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds up to 3L hydration bladder | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes |
TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Osprey 's Farpoint Trek 55 is a Hiking backpack with Travel 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 Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 's capacity is 55L with a size of 25 x 13 x 12 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop it weighs 3.9 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.
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