Kelty Raven 2500 Backpack vs Kelty Slate 30 Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Raven 2500 Backpack and the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack is that the Raven 2500 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (2-layer padded waistbelt) while the Slate 30 Backpack does not.

Kelty Raven 2500 Backpack - Front View
Kelty Slate 30 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Kelty Kelty
Name Raven 2500 Backpack Slate 30 Backpack
Category Outdoor Laptop
Sub Category Tactical Everyday
Capacity (L) 41L 30L
Dimensions (in) ‎22 x 19 x 14 19 x 12 x 10
Weight (lb) 6lb 13oz 1.63
Fabric 500D nylon and 1000D nylon 600D Polyester Oxford
Color Coyote Brown Midnight Navy
Release Date July 22, 2010 September 30, 2019
Rating 4.7 4.2
Price Under $300 Under $60
General Features Shoulder Straps 3-layer, padded, quick-release shoulder straps Padded airmesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap 2-layer padded waistbelt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Front-panel access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 4 external pockets 5 external pockets
Internal Compartments Internal organizer, Pen and pencil sleeves, Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top haul handle Grab handle
Loops and Attachments Key clip Key fob, bike light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Organizer Pocket Organizer sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps 1 vertical side compression strap, 4 side compression straps, 1 vertical compression strap
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable backpanel with Spacermesh Padded airmesh back panel
Rain Cover Rain/sand pack cover
Internal / External Frame HDPE frame sheet
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Single hydration port
Other Features Other Features Radio and Battery Holder

You're currently comparing the Raven 2500 Backpack by Kelty against the Slate 30 Backpack by Kelty .


Kelty 's Raven 2500 Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Tactical features while Kelty 's Slate 30 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.

The Kelty Raven 2500 Backpack has a capacity of 41L (liters), weighs 6lb 13oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are ‎22 x 19 x 14. It's made of 500D nylon and 1000D nylon and is available in Coyote Brown 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.