Kelty Slate 30 Backpack vs Kelty Redwing 30 Tactical Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack and the Kelty Redwing 30 Tactical Backpack is that the Slate 30 Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve) while the Redwing 30 Tactical Backpack does not.

Kelty Slate 30 Backpack - Front View
Kelty Redwing 30 Tactical Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Kelty Kelty
Name Slate 30 Backpack Redwing 30 Tactical Backpack
Category Laptop Outdoor
Sub Category Everyday Tactical
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) 19 x 12 x 10 22 x 11 x 12
Weight (lb) 1.63 2
Fabric 600D Polyester Oxford 500D nylon and 1000D nylon
Color Midnight Navy Khaki
Release Date September 30, 2019 November 12, 2017
Rating 4.2 4.7
Price Under $60 Under $120
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded airmesh shoulder straps Adjustable Military style backpack straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 5 external pockets 3 external pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Key fob, bike light loop 3 Tool loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps Side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded airmesh back panel Padded
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration compatible

You're currently comparing the Slate 30 Backpack by Kelty against the Redwing 30 Tactical Backpack by Kelty .


Kelty 's Slate 30 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Kelty 's Redwing 30 Tactical Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Tactical 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 Redwing 30 Tactical Backpack's capacity is with a size of 22 x 11 x 12 inches. Constructed from 500D nylon and 1000D nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Khaki.