Product Description

The Explorer 4000 is packed with features normally found only on more expensive backpacks. A full length adjustable torso allows this pack to be adjusted for those 5'1" all the way up to 6'4". The padded back and airflow system provides padding in the perfect spots while allowing substantial airflow to prevent your back from getting too hot. Its contoured shoulder, lumbar, and hip pads help ensure a comfortable trip. The Explorer4000 also features a padded water bladder pocket for your favorite water bladder up to 3 liters in size. Side zippered pockets, mesh pockets, and a top zippered pocket provide plenty of room for smaller accessories. There's even two spots for walking sticks. A top-loading main compartment and a sleeping bag compartment complete the pack. Includes bright yellow attached rain fly and is hydration system ready.

Product Details

• Color: Grey
• Brand: Teton Sports
• Model: 163

Features

• 4,000 cubic inches / 65 Liters; 5.0 lbs.
• Dual aluminum stays adjust to the contour of your back
• Padded shoulder straps, padded waist belts and padded lumbar area for maximum comfort - with airflow system to reduce heat
• Full length adjustable torso and adjustable shoulder straps for a more comfortable fit
• Separate sleeping bag compartment

Customer Reviews

Sleeping bag pocket too small, but bag is still a good one
I read the earlier review about the sleeping bag pocket being too small, but bought this backpack anyway. Sure enough, you weren't lying! As soon as I took the backpack out of the box, I grabbed my sleeping bag and tried to stuff it in there. After about 5 minutes of jockying it around, I did manage to BARELY get the thing zipped up. However, the sleeping bag I used is my summer bag. If I tried to stuff my winter bag in there, with bivy sack and stuff sack, there's no way it would all fit. This can be a problem if you're intending on doing a legitimate backpacking trip in high altitudes with cold weather. All this being said, I'm in the Army and I take a different approach to this issue than most civilian hikers probably do. In my opinion, you don't need to have your sleeping bag available for quick access. The only time you use it is at night, when you'll have time to dig in your bag and get it anyway. Since the sleeping bag pocket is too small, just throw your sleeping bag in the big compartment...this compartment is large enough to easily hold a winter bag. Use the sleeping bag compartment for more important items that you might actually need to access quickly (medical kit, rain gear, flashlight, signaling device, GPS, knife, etc.) Therefore, problem solved. No need to return the bag.

Another negative I saw mentioned in a previous review is all the excess straps that hang loose. Not a problem...just get some 100mph tape and tie it all down. Too easy.

The rest of the pack seems to be quality. The material seems durable and there is a good deal of padding along the back and straps for a comfortable fit. Everything is adjustable so you won't have any problems getting this backpack to fit all shapes and sizes of hikers. It also has a quickly accessible rain cover which will definitely come in handy during those suprise thunderstorms.

All in all, this pack seems to be pretty reasonable for the price you pay. I'm going to Colorado for a 3 day hike soon and will be taking this pack with me. I'll update this review upon return to let you know how it holds up in the elements.

good bag, lots of pockets
I got this bag about a month ago and have used it twice since then- once at a music festival, once backpacking. I was able to fit my tent, clothes for 3 days, one jacket, one hoodie, one sweatshirt, and some food in the main compartment of the bag when I went backpacking, and I still had room left over. The pockets are GREAT- 3 zippered pockets, 3 mesh pockets, and 2 in the lid. My only complaints are that the zippers on the sleeping bag compartment are hard to open and close, and the compartment is a little small, but I have a larger mummy bag and was able to cram it in there.

Great pack for that price!!!
I bought this backpack and took it to south east Asia for three weeks, great purchase! Although it is a little heavy (5.6 pounds), it is very well built, the quality of its materials is very good and the attached rain fly is very useful. It feels good and the weight is well balanced between your hips and your shoulders, so its easy to carry and to adapt to different users. For this price, I recommend it, great purchase! The only downside of this backpack is its weight, that's why I don't give it five stars.