TETON Sports activities Mountain Adventurer 4000 Ultralight Plus Backpack; Light-weight Mountain climbing Backpack for Tenting, Searching, Journey, and Outside Sports activities , 27″ x 12″ x 10″ , Black, 65 Liters

Mountain Adventurer 4000 first impressions: Light and Roomy. Easy Access to Gear.
I’m 6’2, 180lbs and it fit me well once I adjusted the torso pretty much all the way out. I was able to shift most of the weight to my hips as designed and was fairly comfortable carrying 45lbs (including water) on my backpacking trip last weekend. Overall, I think it’s great backpack, especially at this price point. Note that I did NOT have an opportunity to experience this pack in wet conditions.how i carried what I carried:- bottom compartment: sleeping bag, foam pillow, bag liner, camp towel, rain coat, rain pants- main compartment: (in stuff sacks) food, clothes, stove, cookware, cot, trowel, camp saw, gadgets- top “hat” compartment: snacks, first aid, wipes, water filter. This was the part I accessed the most.- belt pouch: wallet, keys, pocketknife- strapped between top bag and main bag in that weird neoprene sheet, buckled to itself in a tube: tent- mesh side pockets: water bottle in each, head of my tripod chair strapped to the side- that little front flap pocket: toiletries, lighter- pants pockets: maps, phone (a.k.a. camera)pros:- Price- adjustable torso length- weight of only 4lbs without tarp- multiple points of access to the main compartment (top, one side, front, bottom)- sort of detatchable top bag could be used as a day hike pack in a pinch- really big side mesh pockets (the ones you put your water bottle in)- zipper pullsnit picking cons:- the belt pouch was too small to hold a modern smartphone- that weird gray neoprene top sheet that I couldn’t figure out and couldn’t remove- the “rain fly” is a heavy (1.52 lbs!) poncho for pack + hiker thrown in a pocket instead of the traditional lightweight fitted cover with its own storage compartment. I left it at home- location of the zippers of the top “hat” bag weren’t as handy when the pack was laying on the floor of the tent. It kept flopping around while I was trying to get in and out of it.- I too experienced the “squeak” during a short part of my trip. Each step I took, the bag would make a squeak sound at the point where the internal metal frame terminated at the top behind my right shoulder. I think it was related to having the torso adjustment fully extended.- some zipper flaps got in the way of the zipper when packing. perhaps unavoidablesuggestions to the manufacturer:- provide thorough instructions for all of the features you have included for the bag. What did you have in mind for each compartment? What the heck is that weird neoprene-like sheet with buckles at the top for? While checking out the bag again for this review, I discovered a velcro opening at the bottom of the bag with another of those weird neoprene sheets. This may have been the “low and close to the body” place to carry my tent that I was looking for! It may also have been a better place to put the tarp, or a traditional, lightweight and attached rain fly. Help me understand the design you created with all that hard work!- stop the squeak!- consider modifying the top bag so the user can unbuckle it from the shoulder side and secure it onto the body of the bag while it’s laying in the tent. Maybe with velcro? And make sure whatever side is facing up has an opening for access- make the belt pouch bigger wider to accommodate a smartphone and add another one to the other side- make the “flap logo pocket” on the back more expandable or remove it altogether. Explain its purpose.- a few parts were somewhat rubberized fabric. Maybe that would be a good treatment for the bottomDon’t misunderstand me. I was very pleased with this bag at this price point. I was happy that I didn’t have to spend $300+ for a fancy bag from one of the higher-end makers. Now if only I could easily upgrade my poor, tired feet! 😀

One side of the dividers between the sleeping bag and main compartment is broken when delivered. Not even used the bag yet.

I’m very impressed with this pack and I love using it!It’s a modern, innovative, well designed and lightweight backpack made with extremely durable material and strong zippers. It’s comfortable for short and long trips and fits me very well as a stocky shorter man.There is easy access to the interior from either the back, top or side. It has enough straps and length of webbing to allow attachment of larger gear, like snowshoes, to the outside, The neoprene gear pouches are quite handy.The included poncho is a great idea, and can even be used as emergency shelter or to keep you and your pack dry in bad weather.The sleeping bag compartment is designed for lightweight bags, and is a little too small for a normal (say 4lb) bag.Some of the outside straps could be a little longer or perhaps extension straps could be included or an accessory add-on.I’m quite happy with this purchase. It’s a very good value!

Was surprised at the build quality and many features of this pack. Very durable material..and plenty of space and well thought out design. I may not go so far as to call this a 4 season pack..as the inside space and bottom compartment may be a bit tight for the extra gear and heavier mummy bags you would carry in winter for hiking and climbing.. but that’s just in the extreme scenarios. Great compartment access points and very comfortable suspension system with key points addressed so there are no pressure spots. Pack moves well with the body instead of feeling like an afterthought. I’ve always maintained that a good fitting pack will be basically not noticed during a trek..and this fits that statement. The only real point I can raise is one that I see I am not alone in..and that is the design of the zipper for the bottom sleeping bag compartment could be improved. It is a pain to open and close due to the line the zipper follows. Just not a smooth and easy pull to open and close..but that is really the only issue I can find with it.