TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs The North Face BTTFB Backpack

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.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
The North Face BTTFB Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports against the BTTFB Backpack by The North Face.


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.