The main difference between the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack and the Kelty Asher 55 Backpack is that the Slate 30 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Asher 55 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Kelty | Kelty |
Name | Slate 30 Backpack | Asher 55 Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 55L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19 x 12 x 10 | 28 x 18 x 12 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.63 | 2.7 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester Oxford | 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester | |
Color | Midnight Navy | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | September 30, 2019 | ||
Rating | 4.2 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $60 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded airmesh shoulder straps | Padded shoulder straps with load lifter adjustment webbing |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap | Adjustable sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belt | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Top loading access | |
External Pockets | 5 external pockets | 1 front and bottom zipped pocket, 2 side pockets, and mesh hip belt pocket | |
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 | Trekking pole loops | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded airmesh back panel | AMP-Flow ventilated back panel |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | FIT-Pro quick + easy torso adjustment system | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes |
Kelty 's Slate 30 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Kelty 's Asher 55 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Kelty Asher 55 Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 28 x 18 x 12 inches. Constructed from 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.
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