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