Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack vs TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack

The main difference between the Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack and the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack is that the Exoti 50 Backpack has Load Lifters (Yes) while the Explorer 4000 Backpack does not.

Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack Side View
TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Vargo TETON Sports
Name Exoti 50 Backpack Explorer 4000 Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Travel
Capacity (L) 50L 65L
Dimensions (in) 14 x 3 x 25 32 x 18 x 12
Weight (lb) 2.0 5
Fabric X-Pac Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell
Color Blue/Gray 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Vargo Guarantee TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 6, 2017 May 1, 2006
Rating 5.0 4.7
Price Under $300 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Ventilated, adjustable shoulder harness Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Chest strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hip strap with pockets Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps
Zippers Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Top access
External Pockets 2 side pockets Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets
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 Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps Multi-directional external compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom load straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels
Rain Cover Rainfly included
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Ultralight titanium alloy external frame Internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic lumbar support plate Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso 16-22 inches torso length Multi-position torso adjustments
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds up to 3L hydration bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Exoti 50 Backpack by Vargo against the Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports .


Vargo 's Exoti 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features.

The Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack has a capacity of 50L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14 x 3 x 25. It's made of X-Pac Fabric and is available in Blue/Gray 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 .