TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs TETON Sports TrailRunner 2 Hydration Pack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the TETON Sports TrailRunner 2 Hydration Pack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Zippers (Weather-guard zippers) while the TrailRunner 2 Hydration Pack does not.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
TETON Sports TrailRunner 2 Hydration Pack Side View
Specs Brand TETON Sports TETON Sports
Name Explorer 4000 Backpack TrailRunner 2 Hydration Pack
Category Hiking Sports
Sub Category Travel Running
Capacity (L) 65L
Dimensions (in) 32 x 18 x 12 16 x 10 x 2
Weight (lb) 5 0.9
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell 420D Double Line Ripstop / 420D PU
Color 4 colors and patterns 5 colors and patterns
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 1, 2006 November 4, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $25
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps Contoured, padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Chest strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps Waist strap
Zippers Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Top access Back access
External Pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets Deep front pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings Front bungee straps
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
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective trim
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds up to 3L hydration bladder Includes 2L hydration bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports against the TrailRunner 2 Hydration Pack by TETON Sports .


TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while TETON Sports 's TrailRunner 2 Hydration Pack is a Sports backpack with Running 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 TrailRunner 2 Hydration Pack's capacity is with a size of 16 x 10 x 2 inches. Constructed from 420D Double Line Ripstop / 420D PU it weighs 0.9 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.