TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles ) while the Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports Patagonia
Name Explorer 4000 Backpack Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 65L 55L
Dimensions (in) 32 x 18 x 12 26 x 12.5 x 7.5
Weight (lb) 5 2lbs 13.2oz
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell
Color 4 colors and patterns Joya Blue
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 1, 2006
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Weather-guard zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top access Dual spindrift access
External Pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets 1 top/flap zip pocket,
Internal Compartments Stash Pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings Adjustable ice-axe carry, Removable compression straps, Three-point, over-the-top rope-carrying system
Travel Features Compression Straps Multi-directional 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 Padded
Rain Cover Rainfly included
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments
Trekking Pole Holders Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles
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 Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack by Patagonia.


TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Patagonia's Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 26 x 12.5 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2lbs 13.2oz pounds and is available in Joya Blue.