TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs TETON Sports Oasis 1100 Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the TETON Sports Oasis 1100 Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Zippers (Weather-guard zippers) while the Oasis 1100 Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
TETON Sports Oasis 1100 Hydration Backpack
Specs Brand TETON Sports TETON Sports
Name Explorer 4000 Backpack Oasis 1100 Backpack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 65L 18L
Dimensions (in) 32 x 18 x 12 19.5 x 12 x 2
Weight (lb) 5 2
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell 210D Honeycomb Ripstop / 600D PU
Color 4 colors and patterns 5 colors and patterns
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 1, 2006
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps Contoured, padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Anti-shock chest strap with whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps Expandable waist belt up to 60"
Zippers Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Top access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets 2 zipped front pockets 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 Bungee cord system
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 Notched foam stabilizer
Rain Cover Rainfly included Sewn-in rain cover
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments Adjusts to fit all frames comfortably
Trekking Pole Holders Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective trim
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds up to 3L hydration bladder Holds 2L hydration bladder (included)
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Oasis 1100 Backpack by TETON Sports.


TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while TETON Sports's Oasis 1100 Backpack is a Hydration 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 Oasis 1100 Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 19.5 x 12 x 2 inches. Constructed from 210D Honeycomb Ripstop / 600D PU it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.