The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Shoulder Straps (Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | TETON Sports | The North Face |
Name | Explorer 4000 Backpack | Griffin 75 Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 65L | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | |
Dimensions (in) | 32 x 18 x 12 | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | |
Weight (lb) | 5 | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | |
Fabric | Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell | Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish | |
Color | 4 colors and patterns | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2006 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | 4.4 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $700 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | |
Zippers | Weather-guard zippers | Wraparound J-zip | |
Main Compartment Access | Top access | Flap with buckle top access | |
External Pockets | Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets | Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles | 2 slip-in side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings | Reflective webbing | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
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 | FlashDry™ back panel |
Rain Cover | Rainfly included | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal frame | ||
Ergonomic | Ergonomic design | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Multi-position torso adjustments | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
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 | ||
Other Features | Other Features | The patent-pending Dyno Carry System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack |
TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Griffin 75 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 Griffin 75 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L with a size of S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish it weighs S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.
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