TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

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.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face.


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.