The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack vs TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack and the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack is that the Explore Haulaback Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop compartment) while the Explorer 4000 Backpack does not.

The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face TETON Sports
Name Explore Haulaback Backpack Explorer 4000 Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Travel
Capacity (L) 43.5L 65L
Dimensions (in) 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 32 x 18 x 12
Weight (lb) 3.34 5
Fabric 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell
Color Peak Purple/Tnf Black 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Lifetime TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 1, 2006
Rating 5 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps 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
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access Top access
External Pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Four padded webbing handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps Multi-directional external compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom load straps
Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded flat back panel Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels
Rain Cover Rainfly included
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments
Trekking Pole Holders Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds up to 3L hydration bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face against the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports .


The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features.

The The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack has a capacity of 43.5L (liters), weighs 3.34 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 1.5 x 11 x 23.5. It's made of 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black 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 .