Kelty Slate 30 Backpack vs Kelty Trekker 65 Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack and the Kelty Trekker 65 Backpack is that the Slate 30 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Trekker 65 Backpack does not.

Kelty Slate 30 Backpack - Front View
Kelty Trekker 65 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Kelty Kelty
Name Slate 30 Backpack Trekker 65 Backpack
Category Laptop Hiking
Sub Category Everyday Outdoor
Capacity (L) 30L 65L
Dimensions (in) 19 x 12 x 10 29 x 22.5 x 13
Weight (lb) 1.63 5.5
Fabric 600D Polyester Oxford 600D Polyester
Color Midnight Navy Garnet Red
Warranty Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 30, 2019 July 15, 2016
Rating 4.2 4.7
Price Under $60 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded airmesh shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Dual density foam hip belt with stabilizer straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Top loading access
External Pockets 5 external pockets Large front pocket and 2 zipped side 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 Ice axe loop, daisy chain, lash tabs
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded airmesh back panel
Load Lifters Load lifter straps
Internal / External Frame External frame
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Slate 30 Backpack by Kelty against the Trekker 65 Backpack by Kelty .


Kelty 's Slate 30 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Kelty 's Trekker 65 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor 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 Trekker 65 Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 29 x 22.5 x 13 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 5.5 pounds and is available in Garnet Red.