The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack vs TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack and the TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack is that the Explore Haulaback Backpack has Handles (Four padded webbing handles) while the Scout 3400 Backpack does not.

The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
TETON Sports Scout 3400 Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face TETON Sports
Name Explore Haulaback Backpack Scout 3400 Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Travel
Capacity (L) 43.5L 55L
Dimensions (in) 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 30 x 17 x 12
Weight (lb) 3.34 4.4
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 November 5, 2008
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 chest 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 bottom zipped pocket and 4 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment Large capacity with multi-pockets and compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Four padded webbing handles
Loops and Attachments Front elastic cord, D-rings, and gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom loading straps
Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded flat back panel Padded lumbar and back panel
Rain Cover Rainfly included
Internal / External Frame Internal Frame
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder

You're currently comparing the Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face against the Scout 3400 Backpack by TETON Sports.


The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while TETON Sports's Scout 3400 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 Scout 3400 Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 30 x 17 x 12 inches. Constructed from Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell it weighs 4.4 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns .