TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack vs Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack and the Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack is that the Explorer 4000 Backpack has Zippers (Weather-guard zippers) while the Exoti 50 Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack Side View
Specs Brand TETON Sports Vargo
Name Explorer 4000 Backpack Exoti 50 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 65L 50L
Dimensions (in) 32 x 18 x 12 14 x 3 x 25
Weight (lb) 5 2.0
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell X-Pac Fabric
Color 4 colors and patterns Blue/Gray
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty Vargo Guarantee
Release Date May 1, 2006 February 6, 2017
Rating 4.7 5.0
Price Under $100 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps Ventilated, adjustable shoulder harness
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps Hip strap with pockets
Zippers Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Top access Top loading access
External Pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets 2 side pockets
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 Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings
Travel Features Compression Straps Multi-directional external compression straps 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
Rain Cover Rainfly included
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal frame Ultralight titanium alloy external frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design Ergonomic lumbar support plate
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments 16-22 inches torso length
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes
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 Exoti 50 Backpack by Vargo .


TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Vargo 's Exoti 50 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 Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack's capacity is 50L with a size of 14 x 3 x 25 inches. Constructed from X-Pac Fabric it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in Blue/Gray.