TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs Patagonia Disperser Roll-Top Pack 40L Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the Patagonia Disperser Roll-Top Pack 40L Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has External Pockets (Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets) while the Disperser Roll-Top Pack 40L Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Patagonia Disperser Roll-Top Pack 40L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports Patagonia
Name Explorer 4000 Backpack Disperser Roll-Top Pack 40L Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 65L 40L
Dimensions (in) 32 x 18 x 12 14 x 9 x 20.5
Weight (lb) 5 2.57
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell Sturdy 100% recycled nylon
Color 4 colors and patterns Pigeon 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 - Hydrophobic 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 Rolltop opening
External Pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal organizer pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings
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 Hydrophobic back panel
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 Disperser Roll-Top Pack 40L Backpack by Patagonia.


TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Patagonia's Disperser Roll-Top Pack 40L 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 Disperser Roll-Top Pack 40L Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 14 x 9 x 20.5 inches. Constructed from Sturdy 100% recycled nylon it weighs 2.57 pounds and is available in Pigeon Blue.