TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack vs Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack and the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack is that the Scout 3400 Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories) while the Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack
Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports Patagonia
Name Scout 3400 Backpack Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 55L 55L
Dimensions (in) 30 x 17 x 12 26 x 12.5 x 7.5
Weight (lb) 4.4 2lbs 13.2oz
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell
Color 4 colors and patterns Joya Blue
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 5, 2008
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Weather-guard zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top access Dual spindrift access
External Pockets front mesh pocket, 1 bottom zipped pocket and 4 side pockets 1 top/flap zip pocket,
Internal Compartments Large capacity with multi-pockets and compartments Stash Pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes
Loops and Attachments Front elastic cord, D-rings, and gear loops Adjustable ice-axe carry, Removable compression straps, Three-point, over-the-top rope-carrying system
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom loading straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded lumbar and back panel Padded
Rain Cover Rainfly included
Internal / External Frame Internal Frame
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder

You're currently comparing the Scout 3400 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack by Patagonia.


TETON Sports's Scout 3400 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Patagonia's Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 26 x 12.5 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2lbs 13.2oz pounds and is available in Joya Blue.