TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Backpack vs TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Backpack and the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack is that the Hiker 3700 Backpack has Load Lifters (Yes) while the Explorer 4000 Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Backpack Front View
TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports TETON Sports
Name Hiker 3700 Backpack Explorer 4000 Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Backpacking Travel
Capacity (L) 60L 65L
Dimensions (in) 33 x 15.5 x 12.5 32 x 18 x 12
Weight (lb) 4.0 5
Fabric 420D 2MM Squared Double-Line Ripstop / 600D PU Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell
Color 3 colors and patterns 4 colors and patterns
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 1, 2006
Rating 4.7 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured shoulder straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Thick padded waist belt Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps
Zippers Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Top access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets, sleeping bag compartment, and 2 side pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear ties Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps Multi-directional external compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes Bottom load straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded lumbar support Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels
Rain Cover Integrated rain cover Rainfly included
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal frame Internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso Sliding tension torso adjustment Multi-position torso adjustments
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder Holds up to 3L hydration bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Hiker 3700 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports .


TETON Sports 's Hiker 3700 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features.

The TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Backpack has a capacity of 60L (liters), weighs 4.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 33 x 15.5 x 12.5. It's made of 420D 2MM Squared Double-Line Ripstop / 600D PU and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 32 x 18 x 12 inches. Constructed from Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell it weighs 5 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns .