Kelty Slate 30 Backpack vs Kelty Asher 55 Backpack

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.

Kelty Slate 30 Backpack - Front View
Kelty Asher 55 Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Slate 30 Backpack by Kelty against the Asher 55 Backpack by Kelty .


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.