TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack vs Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack and the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is that the Scout 3400 Backpack has Internal Compartments (Large capacity with multi-pockets and compartments) while the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack
Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports Columbia
Name Scout 3400 Backpack Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Travel Backpacking
Capacity (L) 55L 55L
Dimensions (in) 30 x 17 x 12 14 x 8.5 x 23
Weight (lb) 4.4
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell 100% Nylon
Color 4 colors and patterns 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 5, 2008
Rating 4.7 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps Hip belt
Zippers Weather-guard zippers YKK water resistant zipper
Main Compartment Access Top access Rolltop access
External Pockets front mesh pocket, 1 bottom zipped pocket and 4 side pockets 6 external pockets and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Large capacity with multi-pockets and compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic cord, D-rings, and gear loops Gear loops
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom loading straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded lumbar and back panel Backdraft tensioned back panel
Rain Cover Rainfly included Integrated pack rain fly
Internal / External Frame Internal Frame
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Scout 3400 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack by Columbia .


TETON Sports's Scout 3400 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Columbia 's Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features.

The TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 4.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 30 x 17 x 12. It's made of Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell and is available in 4 colors and patterns in comparison the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 14 x 8.5 x 23 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.