TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack vs TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack and the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack is that the Scout 3400 Backpack has Internal Compartments (Large capacity with multi-pockets and compartments) while the Explorer 4000 Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack
TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports TETON Sports
Name Scout 3400 Backpack Explorer 4000 Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 55L 65L
Dimensions (in) 30 x 17 x 12 32 x 18 x 12
Weight (lb) 4.4 5
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell
Color 4 colors and patterns 4 colors and patterns
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 5, 2008 May 1, 2006
Rating 4.7 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps
Zippers Weather-guard zippers Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Top access Top access
External Pockets front mesh pocket, 1 bottom zipped pocket and 4 side pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets
Internal Compartments Large capacity with multi-pockets and compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic cord, D-rings, and gear loops Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps Multi-directional external compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom loading straps Bottom load straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded lumbar and back panel Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels
Rain Cover Rainfly included Rainfly included
Internal / External Frame Internal Frame Internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments Multi-position torso adjustments
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

You're currently comparing the Scout 3400 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports .


TETON Sports's Scout 3400 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel 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 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 .