TETON Sports Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack vs The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack and the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack is that the Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Waist belt with split wishbone construction) while the Explore Haulaback Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack Front View
The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports The North Face
Name Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack Explore Haulaback Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Backpacking Hiking
Capacity (L) 66L 43.5L
Dimensions (in) 27 x 12 x 10 1.5 x 11 x 23.5
Weight (lb) 5.3 3.34
Fabric 420D Black Oxford 1000mm WR 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish
Color Black Peak Purple/Tnf Black
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Release Date September 25, 2019
Rating 4.6 5
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Waist belt with split wishbone construction
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access
External Pockets Reverse U pocket, sleeping bag compartment, waist belt pocket, and 4 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other acccessories
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Four padded webbing handles
Loops and Attachments Exterior and interior gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded flat back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable 15-20" torso length
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Removeable hood
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face.


TETON Sports 's Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack's capacity is 43.5L with a size of 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 inches. Constructed from 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish it weighs 3.34 pounds and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black.