Kelty Slate 30 Backpack vs Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack and the Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack is that the Slate 30 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack does not.

Kelty Slate 30 Backpack - Front View
Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Kelty Kelty
Name Slate 30 Backpack Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack
Category Laptop Backpacking
Sub Category Everyday Hiking
Capacity (L) 30L 90L
Dimensions (in) 19 x 12 x 10 31 x 23 x 16
Weight (lb) 1.63 5.8
Fabric 600D Polyester Oxford
Color Midnight Navy Black
Warranty Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 30, 2019 May 10, 2013
Rating 4.2 4.9
Price Under $60 Under $225
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded airmesh shoulder straps Ventilating shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap HDPE-reinforced waistbelt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Top loading access
External Pockets 5 external pockets Bottom zipped compartment and multiple side zipped 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 Belt stabilizers, daisy chain and lash points
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded airmesh back panel Ventilated back panel
Internal / External Frame Aluminum external frame
Adjustable Length Torso 16-22" adjustable torso length
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Slate 30 Backpack by Kelty against the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack by Kelty .


Kelty 's Slate 30 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Kelty 's Tioga 5500 Classic 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 Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack's capacity is 90L with a size of 31 x 23 x 16 inches. Constructed from it weighs 5.8 pounds and is available in Black.