TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Handles (Top grab handle) while the Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L Backcountry - When Worn
Specs Brand TETON Sports Patagonia
Name Explorer 4000 Backpack Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Travel Backpacking
Capacity (L) 65L 32L
Dimensions (in) 32 x 18 x 12 22 x 9.5 x 6
Weight (lb) 5 2lbs 7.9 oz
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell Durable nylon with ample foam padding
Color 4 colors and patterns Black
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 1, 2006
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
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 metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Top access U-shaped lid makes top access simple; back panel opens to allow full access
External Pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets 2 Large exterior stretch pockets
Internal Compartments 1 zip pocket, 1 slip-in pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles 2 large side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings Daisy chain
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
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 Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack by Patagonia.


TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Patagonia's Cragsmith Pack 32L 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 Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L Backpack's capacity is 32L with a size of 22 x 9.5 x 6 inches. Constructed from Durable nylon with ample foam padding it weighs 2lbs 7.9 oz pounds and is available in Black.