The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the TOPSKY Sports Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Handles (Top grab handle) while the Internal Frame Hiking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | TETON Sports | TOPSKY Sports |
Name | Explorer 4000 Backpack | Internal Frame Hiking Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Outdoor | |
Capacity (L) | 65L | 70L | |
Dimensions (in) | 32 x 18 x 12 | 11.81 x 11.81 x 29.53 | |
Weight (lb) | 5 | 4.4 | |
Fabric | Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell | 100% Nylon | |
Color | 4 colors and patterns | Cyan, Green, Orange | |
Warranty | TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty | TOPSKY Sports Warranty | |
Release Date | May 1, 2006 | October 19, 2015 | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.3 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $75 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps | Deep and dense padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | Adjustable sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps | Padded hip belt | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Waterproof material | ||
Zippers | Weather-guard zippers | SBS zipper | |
Main Compartment Access | Top access | Drawstring access with top floating lid | |
External Pockets | Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets | 1 bottom pocket, 2 hip belt pockets, and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Main compartment have dividers and hydration bladder compartment with external access | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings | D-shape hook, daisy chains, bottom loops, soft latching loops, and water pipe | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Multi-directional external compression straps | External compression straps |
Expandable | The top can expand the pack and increase the capacity by 10 liters | ||
Rear Loading Straps | Bottom load straps | Yes | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels | |
Rain Cover | Rainfly included | Yes | |
Internal / External Frame | Internal frame | Internal frame | |
Ergonomic | Ergonomic design | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Multi-position torso adjustments | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | 2 hip belt pockets | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles | Yes | |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective strip design | ||
Gym / Sports Features | Shoe Compartment | Bottom compartment for shoes or sleeping bag | |
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds up to 3L hydration bladder | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes |
TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while TOPSKY Sports 's Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor 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 TOPSKY Sports Internal Frame Hiking Backpack 's capacity is 70L with a size of 11.81 x 11.81 x 29.53 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 4.4 pounds and is available in Cyan, Green, Orange .
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