The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack and the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack is that the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack has Organizer Pocket (Front organizer pocket) while the Slate 30 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Columbia | Kelty |
Name | Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack | Slate 30 Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 26L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 18 x 12.38 x 8.8 | 19 x 12 x 10 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.0 | 1.63 | |
Fabric | 100% Polyester | 600D Polyester Oxford | |
Color | 6 Colors and patterns | Midnight Navy | |
Warranty | Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | September 30, 2019 | ||
Rating | 4.9 | 4.2 | |
Price | Under $175 | Under $60 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Contoured padded shoulder straps | Padded airmesh shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap | Sternum strap | |
Zippers | Reflective zipper pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket | 5 external pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Organizational panel | Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | 2 side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top haul handle | Grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Key clip | Key fob, bike light loop | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" | Padded |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front organizer pocket | ||
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Padded bottom panel | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded airmesh back panel |
Columbia 's Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Kelty 's Slate 30 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.
The Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 1.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18 x 12.38 x 8.8. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 6 Colors and patterns in comparison the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19 x 12 x 10 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Oxford it weighs 1.63 pounds and is available in Midnight Navy.
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