TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack vs The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack and the The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack is that the Scout 3400 Backpack has Internal Compartments (Large capacity with multi-pockets and compartments) while the Hydra 26L Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack
The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports The North Face
Name Scout 3400 Backpack Hydra 26L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Travel Backpacking
Capacity (L) 55L 26L
Dimensions (in) 30 x 17 x 12 24 x 15 x 5
Weight (lb) 4.4 2
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish.
Color 4 colors and patterns Goblin Blue/Beta Blue
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Release Date November 5, 2008
Rating 4.7 1
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps J shape - 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 Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets front mesh pocket, 1 bottom zipped pocket and 4 side pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
Internal Compartments Large capacity with multi-pockets and compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic cord, D-rings, and gear loops
Lightweight Lightweight
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom loading straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded lumbar and back panel FlashDry back panel
Rain Cover Rainfly included
Internal / External Frame Internal Frame
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder
Hydration Compatible Integrated hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Scout 3400 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Hydra 26L Backpack by The North Face.


TETON Sports's Scout 3400 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Hydra 26L 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 The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 24 x 15 x 5 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Goblin Blue/Beta Blue.