TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs The North Face Diad Pro 22 Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the The North Face Diad Pro 22 Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps) while the Diad Pro 22 Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
The North Face Diad Pro 22 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports The North Face
Name Explorer 4000 Backpack Diad Pro 22 Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Travel Backpacking
Capacity (L) 65L 22L
Dimensions (in) 32 x 18 x 12
Weight (lb) 5 0.87
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell 210D HT geodesic ripstop nylon
Color 4 colors and patterns Tnf Black
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Release Date May 1, 2006 February 19, 2015
Rating 4.7 5
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps
Zippers Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Top access Flap with buckle
External Pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets Lid pocket, Two large mesh pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings Daisy chain
Travel Features Compression Straps Multi-directional external compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable
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 Yes

You're currently comparing the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Diad Pro 22 Backpack by The North Face.


TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Diad Pro 22 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 Diad Pro 22 Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of inches. Constructed from 210D HT geodesic ripstop nylon it weighs 0.87 pounds and is available in Tnf Black.