TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 Backpack

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.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 55 Frontview
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

You're currently comparing the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Farpoint Trek 55 by Osprey .


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.