The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the The North Face Alamere 24 Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Water Bottle (Yes) while the Alamere 24 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | TETON Sports | The North Face |
Name | Explorer 4000 Backpack | Alamere 24 Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Backpacking | |
Capacity (L) | 65L | 18L | |
Dimensions (in) | 32 x 18 x 12 | ||
Weight (lb) | 5 | 1lb 7oz | |
Fabric | Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell | Nylon | |
Color | 4 colors and patterns | Vintage White/Horizon Red | |
Warranty | TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2006 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps | Padded adjustable shoulder straps with multiple clasps to keep it in place. |
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 | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets | Front zipper pockets for other essentials, | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles | 2 side pockets | |
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 | Padded |
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 |
TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Alamere 24 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 The North Face Alamere 24 Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 1lb 7oz pounds and is available in Vintage White/Horizon Red.
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