TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs TETON Sports Fox 5200 Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the TETON Sports Fox 5200 Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Rear Loading Straps (Bottom load straps) while the Fox 5200 Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
TETON Sports Fox 5200 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports TETON Sports
Name Explorer 4000 Backpack Fox 5200 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 65L 85L
Dimensions (in) 32 x 18 x 12 34 x 16 x 1
Weight (lb) 5 5.5
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell
Color 4 colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 1, 2006 May 1, 2006
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps Contoured, padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps
Zippers Weather-guard zippers Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Top access Top loading access
External Pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets 1 zipped top pocket, zipped side pockets and sleeping bag compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings Bungee storage, gear ties, webbing loops and D-rings
Travel Features Compression Straps Multi-directional external compression straps 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 Open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels
Rain Cover Rainfly included Rainfly included
Internal / External Frame Internal frame Internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments Multi-position adjustable torso adjustments
Trekking Pole Holders Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds up to 3L hydration bladder Holds 3L water bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Fox 5200 Backpack by TETON Sports .


TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while TETON Sports 's Fox 5200 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 TETON Sports Fox 5200 Backpack's capacity is 85L with a size of 34 x 16 x 1 inches. Constructed from Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell it weighs 5.5 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.