TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Zippers (Weather-guard zippers) while the Hiker 3700 Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports TETON Sports
Name Explorer 4000 Backpack Hiker 3700 Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Travel Backpacking
Capacity (L) 65L 60L
Dimensions (in) 32 x 18 x 12 33 x 15.5 x 12.5
Weight (lb) 5 4.0
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell 420D 2MM Squared Double-Line Ripstop / 600D PU
Color 4 colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 1, 2006
Rating 4.7 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps Contoured shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Sternum strap with whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps Thick padded waist belt
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 2 zipped front pockets, sleeping bag compartment, and 2 side pockets
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 Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings Gear ties
Travel Features Compression Straps Multi-directional external compression straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom load straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels Padded lumbar support
Rain Cover Rainfly included Integrated rain cover
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal frame Internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments Sliding tension torso adjustment
Top / Floating Lid Yes
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 Hiker 3700 Backpack by TETON Sports .


TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while TETON Sports 's Hiker 3700 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 TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Backpack's capacity is 60L with a size of 33 x 15.5 x 12.5 inches. Constructed from 420D 2MM Squared Double-Line Ripstop / 600D PU it weighs 4.0 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.