The main difference between the TOPSKY Sports Internal Frame Hiking Backpack and the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack is that the Internal Frame Hiking Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Waterproof material) while the Explorer 4000 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | TOPSKY Sports | TETON Sports |
Name | Internal Frame Hiking Backpack | Explorer 4000 Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Outdoor | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 70L | 65L | |
Dimensions (in) | 11.81 x 11.81 x 29.53 | 32 x 18 x 12 | |
Weight (lb) | 4.4 | 5 | |
Fabric | 100% Nylon | Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell | |
Color | Cyan, Green, Orange | 4 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | TOPSKY Sports Warranty | TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | October 19, 2015 | May 1, 2006 | |
Rating | 4.3 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $75 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Deep and dense padded shoulder straps | Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with whistle buckle | Adjustable sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belt | Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Waterproof material | ||
Zippers | SBS zipper | Weather-guard zippers | |
Main Compartment Access | Drawstring access with top floating lid | Top access | |
External Pockets | 1 bottom pocket, 2 hip belt pockets, and 2 side pockets | Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Main compartment have dividers and hydration bladder compartment with external access | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | D-shape hook, daisy chains, bottom loops, soft latching loops, and water pipe | Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | Multi-directional external compression straps |
Expandable | The top can expand the pack and increase the capacity by 10 liters | ||
Rear Loading Straps | Yes | Bottom load straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels | |
Rain Cover | Yes | Rainfly included | |
Internal / External Frame | Internal frame | Internal frame | |
Ergonomic | Ergonomic design | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Multi-position torso adjustments | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | 2 hip belt pockets | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles | |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective strip design | ||
Gym / Sports Features | Shoe Compartment | Bottom compartment for shoes or sleeping bag | |
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds up to 3L hydration bladder | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes |
TOPSKY Sports 's Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features while TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features.
The TOPSKY Sports Internal Frame Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 70L (liters), weighs 4.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.81 x 11.81 x 29.53. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in Cyan, Green, Orange 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 .
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