Kelty Slate 30 Backpack vs JanSport West Break Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack and the JanSport West Break Backpack is that the Slate 30 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap) while the West Break Backpack does not.

Kelty Slate 30 Backpack - Front View
JanSport West Break Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Kelty JanSport
Name Slate 30 Backpack West Break Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L 28L
Dimensions (in) 19 x 12 x 10 17.5 x 12.5 x 6.75
Weight (lb) 1.63 1.19
Fabric 600D Polyester Oxford 600 Denier TPU
Color Midnight Navy 12 Colors and patterns
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 30, 2019
Rating 4.2 4.7
Price Under $60 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded airmesh shoulder straps Iconic straight cut 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 2 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve Large main compartment with internal 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
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15″
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded airmesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Slate 30 Backpack by Kelty against the West Break Backpack by JanSport.


Kelty 's Slate 30 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while JanSport's West Break 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 JanSport West Break Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 17.5 x 12.5 x 6.75 inches. Constructed from 600 Denier TPU it weighs 1.19 pounds and is available in 12 Colors and patterns.