The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the The North Face BTTFB Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap) while the BTTFB Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | TETON Sports | The North Face |
Name | Explorer 4000 Backpack | BTTFB Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Backpacking | |
Capacity (L) | 65L | 20L | |
Dimensions (in) | 32 x 18 x 12 | 19 x 13 x 4 | |
Weight (lb) | 5 | 1.75 | |
Fabric | Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell | 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating | |
Color | 4 colors and patterns | Macrofleck Print Green | |
Warranty | TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2006 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps | Straight - Adjustable and injection-molded-foam shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps | ||
Zippers | Weather-guard zippers | Nylon zipper with metal 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 | Top pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve, | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
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 BTTFB 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 BTTFB Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 19 x 13 x 4 inches. Constructed from 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating it weighs 1.75 pounds and is available in Macrofleck Print Green.
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