TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack vs Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack and the Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack is that the Scout 3400 Backpack has Zippers (Weather-guard zippers) while the Exoti 50 Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack
Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack Side View
Specs Brand TETON Sports Vargo
Name Scout 3400 Backpack Exoti 50 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 55L 50L
Dimensions (in) 30 x 17 x 12 14 x 3 x 25
Weight (lb) 4.4 2.0
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell X-Pac Fabric
Color 4 colors and patterns Blue/Gray
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty Vargo Guarantee
Release Date November 5, 2008 February 6, 2017
Rating 4.7 5.0
Price Under $100 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps Ventilated, adjustable shoulder harness
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps Hip strap with pockets
Zippers Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Top access Top loading access
External Pockets front mesh pocket, 1 bottom zipped pocket and 4 side pockets 2 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 fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic cord, D-rings, and gear loops
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom loading straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded lumbar and back panel
Rain Cover Rainfly included
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal Frame Ultralight titanium alloy external frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic lumbar support plate
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments 16-22 inches torso length
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid 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 Exoti 50 Backpack by Vargo .


TETON Sports's Scout 3400 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Vargo 's Exoti 50 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 Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack's capacity is 50L with a size of 14 x 3 x 25 inches. Constructed from X-Pac Fabric it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in Blue/Gray.