Kelty Slate 30 Backpack vs Kelty Coyote 105 Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack and the Kelty Coyote 105 Backpack is that the Slate 30 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Coyote 105 Backpack does not.

Kelty Slate 30 Backpack - Front View
Kelty Coyote 105 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Kelty Kelty
Name Slate 30 Backpack Coyote 105 Backpack
Category Laptop Backpacking
Sub Category Everyday Hiking
Capacity (L) 30L 105L
Dimensions (in) 19 x 12 x 10 38 x 22 x 14
Weight (lb) 1.63 5.8
Fabric 600D Polyester Oxford Poly 420D Small Back Stafford
Color Midnight Navy 8 colors and patterns
Warranty Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 30, 2019 December 19, 2019
Rating 4.2 4.8
Price Under $60 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded airmesh shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access J-zip top loading access
External Pockets 5 external pockets 2 front, 2 side and 2 zippered wing pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Key fob, bike light loop Daisy chains and sleeping bag compartment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
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
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes

You're currently comparing the Slate 30 Backpack by Kelty against the Coyote 105 Backpack by Kelty .


Kelty 's Slate 30 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Kelty 's Coyote 105 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 Coyote 105 Backpack's capacity is 105L with a size of 38 x 22 x 14 inches. Constructed from Poly 420D Small Back Stafford it weighs 5.8 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.