TETON Sports Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack vs TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack

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

TETON Sports Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack Front View
TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports TETON Sports
Name Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack Explorer 4000 Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Backpacking Travel
Capacity (L) 66L 65L
Dimensions (in) 27 x 12 x 10 32 x 18 x 12
Weight (lb) 5.3 5
Fabric 420D Black Oxford 1000mm WR Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell
Color Black 4 colors and patterns
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 25, 2019 May 1, 2006
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic shoulder straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Waist belt with split wishbone construction Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps
Zippers Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Top access
External Pockets Reverse U pocket, sleeping bag compartment, waist belt pocket, and 4 side pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other acccessories 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 Exterior and interior gear loops 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 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 Internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable 15-20" torso length Multi-position torso adjustments
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Removeable hood
Trekking Pole Holders Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration bladder Holds up to 3L hydration bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports .


TETON Sports 's Mountain Adventurer 4000 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 Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack has a capacity of 66L (liters), weighs 5.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 27 x 12 x 10. It's made of 420D Black Oxford 1000mm WR and is available in Black 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 .