Kelty Slate 30 Backpack vs Columbia Zigzag 18L Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack and the Columbia Zigzag 18L Backpack is that the Slate 30 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap) while the Zigzag 18L Backpack does not.

Kelty Slate 30 Backpack - Front View
Columbia Zigzag 18L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Kelty Columbia
Name Slate 30 Backpack Zigzag 18L Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L 18L
Dimensions (in) 19 x 12 x 10 4 x 12 x 17.5
Weight (lb) 1.63
Fabric 600D Polyester Oxford Polyester
Color Midnight Navy 7 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 30, 2019
Rating 4.2
Price Under $60 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded airmesh shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 5 external pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 1 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Key fob, bike light loop Webbing loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded airmesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Slate 30 Backpack by Kelty against the Zigzag 18L Backpack by Columbia .


Kelty 's Slate 30 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Columbia 's Zigzag 18L 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 Zigzag 18L Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 4 x 12 x 17.5 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in 7 Colors and patterns.