TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack

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

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports The North Face
Name Explorer 4000 Backpack Explore Haulaback Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 65L 43.5L
Dimensions (in) 32 x 18 x 12 1.5 x 11 x 23.5
Weight (lb) 5 3.34
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish
Color 4 colors and patterns Peak Purple/Tnf Black
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Release Date May 1, 2006
Rating 4.7 5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
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 Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access
External Pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Four padded webbing handles
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
Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels Padded flat back panel
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
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate
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 Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face.


TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Explore Haulaback Backpack's capacity is 43.5L with a size of 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 inches. Constructed from 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish it weighs 3.34 pounds and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black.